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LT51 JMX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,984 mi
Last recorded116,984 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 116,984 miles

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2016 110,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,353 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,593 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,185 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,672 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,615 miles

Nearside caster ball joint gaiter split open.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,615 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside caster ball joint gaiter split open.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,999 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 62,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,187 miles

O/S/F ANTI ROLL DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

O/S/F BRAKE DISC RUSTING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

UNDER BODY COVERED UP

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,359 miles

full under body trays fitted

n/s rear tyre getting worn

o/s front brake disc rusting on edge

Fail 29 Aug 2006 44,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

full under body under trays fitted

n/s rear tyre worn close to 1.6 mm tread

o/s front brake disc rusting on 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 JMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

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

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