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LJ51 TGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,712 mi
Last recorded137,712 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 137,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 137,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 106,724 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,218 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,071 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 TGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

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

Is LJ51 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 TGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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