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LJ51 TGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 118,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,017 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 115,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 115,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,495 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,596 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 111,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,540 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,354 miles

play in both front arb link arms

Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,354 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in both front arb link arms

Pass 29 Aug 2015 95,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,982 miles

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

middle/rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,500 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 67,490 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

LJ51 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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