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LL51 FYJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,664 mi
Last recorded157,664 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 157,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 157,518 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 149,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 126,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,657 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 10 Jan 2011 97,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,843 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,736 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,305 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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LL51 FYJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LL51 FYJ, 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 LL51 FYJ registered?

LL51 FYJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LL51 FYJ safe to buy?

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