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LR51 LOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,903 mi
Last recorded166,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 166,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall badly perished, very marginal pass,should replace.

Offside Front forward arm bush badly worn, should replace.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 166,903 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal support bracket, broken ,can be welded. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder badly worn , due to forward arm bush worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' passenger side badly cracket. (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid driver side. jets . (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall badly perished, very marginal pass,should replace.

Offside Front forward arm bush badly worn, should replace.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 156,371 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 156,321 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 131,620 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Jun 2014 131,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Jun 2013 123,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 123,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 117,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,624 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,419 miles

o/s/ rack arm worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 68,441 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,729 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 LOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

LR51 LOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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