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LJ51 TGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,007 mi
Last recorded140,007 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,007 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 135,513 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 128,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 119,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,202 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,233 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 102,159 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,852 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 88,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Aug 2011 84,966 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing

Offside inner rack end slight play developing

Unable to fully inspect brake pipe condition due to undershields

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,034 miles

centre rear seatbelt clip incorrectly fitted to belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,831 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 28 Aug 2007 59,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,654 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 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

LJ51 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LJ51 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 TGK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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