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MJ51 NWR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,429 mi
Last recorded87,429 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,379 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

EML light showing on dash

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 83,766 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,883 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 76,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,677 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,677 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,343 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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MJ51 NWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ51 NWR, 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 MJ51 NWR registered?

MJ51 NWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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