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LJ51 TFU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,140 mi
Last recorded124,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 124,140 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 121,277 miles

Exhaust manifold leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 106,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 100,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working led board (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly bent

Offside Front tyre is deteriorated / split

engine management light is displayed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 91,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 90,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 88,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2009 84,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 83,907 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 80,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 69,272 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 TFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 TFU registered?

LJ51 TFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 TFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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