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LP51 NDJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,901 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 131,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 121,078 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,714 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 108,147 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 101,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,695 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,693 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,693 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,153 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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LP51 NDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP51 NDJ, 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 LP51 NDJ registered?

LP51 NDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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