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LR51 CNJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 125,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,952 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 121,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,360 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,796 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 106,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,077 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,402 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 17 Jan 2008 48,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,955 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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LR51 CNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LR51 CNJ, 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 LR51 CNJ registered?

LR51 CNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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