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LJ51 TOU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,442 mi
Last recorded176,442 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 176,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 172,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 166,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 166,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,615 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 160,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 156,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 149,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,307 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' o/s & n/s stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 142,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to front by tank both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly rubbing (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' o/s & n/s stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,553 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 132,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 128,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,560 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyres worn

surface corrosion forming on brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 76,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,317 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 43,386 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,901 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 TOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

LJ51 TOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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