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LT51 JFN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,851 mi
Last recorded105,851 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 105,851 miles

Emissions not tested owing to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see rear pads (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust baffles breaking up

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges

rear arches and front wings have corrosion

rear sub frame and suspension components has corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 89,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre badly perished

N/S/R tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2014 89,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R tyre badly perished

N/S/R tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2013 84,224 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,876 miles

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

engine warning light on dash

Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,876 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,163 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres 1.6-2mm

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres 1.6-2mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,056 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 66,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,660 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroding

SLight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc surface

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,284 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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LT51 JFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT51 JFN, 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 LT51 JFN registered?

LT51 JFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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