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LT51 JNX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,074 mi
Last recorded69,074 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,363 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,484 miles

Front Inner rack ends have slight play

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp

exhaust bracket broken but system supported

oil leak

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken but supported fully

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,121 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken but supported fully

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,108 miles

Exhaust bracket fractured but exhaust still supported.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust bracket fractured but exhaust still supported.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,194 miles

Exhaust bracket fractured but exhaust is still adequatley supported.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 48,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust bracket fractured but exhaust is still adequatley supported.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 41,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,492 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,283 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 JNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 JNX, 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 JNX registered?

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

Is LT51 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 JNX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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