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LT51 JGV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,215 mi
Last recorded246,215 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 246,215 miles

Rear pads getting low

Slight movement in offside lower ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2014 138,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bas light on

brake pad light on

em light on

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Oct 2014 138,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bas light on

brake pad light on

em light on

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Sep 2013 129,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pad wearing low

rear tyres wearing low 3mm

slight oil leak from rear diff

unable to check centre rear seatbelt due to cover over

warning light on dash - engine management light on and brake assist visit

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,511 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge quite heavily

Fail 27 Sep 2012 117,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge quite heavily

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,028 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,069 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake discs in poor condition (rusty).

Pass 10 Oct 2005 444,207 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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LT51 JGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LT51 JGV, 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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LT51 JGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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