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LT51 JNF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,047 mi
Last recorded194,047 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 194,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust throughout underside

Pass 13 May 2019 192,770 miles

o/s mirror glass fading

Pass 8 Feb 2018 191,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (tca) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to b/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (tca) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to b/hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2018 191,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (tca) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to b/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (tca) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to b/hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 181,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

mil on

Pass 22 Jan 2016 174,564 miles

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

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

wear to front tca bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2015 171,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 164,378 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 164,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 159,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 159,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 153,906 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 147,579 miles

N/S door mirror insecure

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2010 133,032 miles

Centre exhaust mounting is deteriorated.

Clicking noise from dash when vehicle started possibly a relay.

ESP warning and Brake assist warning lamps on intermittently.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 133,032 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting is deteriorated.

Clicking noise from dash when vehicle started possibly a relay.

ESP warning and Brake assist warning lamps on intermittently.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 117,326 miles

Engine management, electronic brake distribution and traction control warning lamps all on. Repair of these faults is strongly advised.

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 117,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Engine management, electronic brake distribution and traction control warning lamps all on. Repair of these faults is strongly advised.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,205 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 JNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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