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LL51 FAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,744 miles

Engine managment light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 103,739 miles

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

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

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

Engine managment light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,477 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,162 miles

advise. n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads on 3mm, o/s front tyre tread on 4mm

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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LL51 FAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LL51 FAJ, 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 LL51 FAJ registered?

LL51 FAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LL51 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 FAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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