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LT51 JFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 132,771 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 May 2018 132,653 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 May 2017 127,916 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

eml on dash

Pass 26 May 2016 123,870 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 123,870 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust frontpipe mounting bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 115,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 115,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,297 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front foglamp damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 85,518 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 85,518 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 78,964 miles

engine managment light on

slight play o/s/f wheel bearimg

Fail 16 May 2011 78,964 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

slight play o/s/f wheel bearimg

Pass 25 May 2010 73,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 73,739 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge badly

Pass 18 May 2009 67,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 59,724 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Fail 20 May 2008 59,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Pass 23 May 2007 52,667 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 52,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 42,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 42,953 miles

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

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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LT51 JFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

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

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