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LO51 NFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,592 mi
Last recorded96,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 96,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,413 miles

Both side repeaters discolouring

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,015 miles

nearside mirror repeater discolouring

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,482 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,925 miles

Nearside front steering rack gaitor deteriorating

Power steering noisy and leaking around reservoir area

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,794 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 85,794 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,064 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin inner edges

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing thin inner edges

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,882 miles

nearside front upper link bar gaitor deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,906 miles

both front leading control arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,906 miles

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

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

both front leading control arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,700 miles

Both rear indicators flashing white

Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,700 miles

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

Both rear indicators flashing white

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,580 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 41,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,910 miles

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 NFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NFJ, 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 LO51 NFJ registered?

LO51 NFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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