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LJ51 TFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,909 mi
Last recorded129,909 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,967 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 110,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

little play in o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,347 miles

little play in o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2012 105,109 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,834 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,506 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 67,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,818 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,727 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LJ51 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ51 TFK registered?

LJ51 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is LJ51 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 TFK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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