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LT51 JLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,645 mi
Last recorded111,645 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,645 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 11,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage broken side repeater (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside side repeator lens is damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded away but system is still supported

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery goes flat during mot test reccomend charge or replacment before next test

near side mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,500 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery goes flat during mot test reccomend charge or replacment before next test

near side mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mirror damaged

near side mirror repaired with lens tape

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,406 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mirror damaged

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management lamp on

front brake discs worn but not weakend

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,201 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 54,201 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,640 miles

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

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

front registration plate in poor condition.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,849 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 JLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT51 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

LT51 JLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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