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LO51 NCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,240 mi
Last recorded117,240 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 117,240 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 117,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 113,089 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 113,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 110,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 110,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,390 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 105,390 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,528 miles

n/s/f whheel bearing has slight movement

n/s/front bumper and fog light grill damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,528 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f whheel bearing has slight movement

n/s/front bumper and fog light grill damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,836 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

srs malfuntion light on?

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,905 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 67,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,459 miles

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

Rear differential has oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,152 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 29 Nov 2006 36,806 miles

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

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

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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LO51 NCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LO51 NCJ, 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 LO51 NCJ registered?

LO51 NCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LO51 NCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 NCJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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