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MJ51 NWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,650 mi
Last recorded195,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 NWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 195,650 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 195,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear vehicle number plate bulb not working

Pass 14 Sep 2019 189,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 189,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 172,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 164,338 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 164,338 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 151,100 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 151,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 138,472 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Dec 2014 138,472 miles

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

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

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

n/s front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 126,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,278 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,654 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,121 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 63,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,162 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,162 miles

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

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

Both front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,322 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 NWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NWZ, 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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MJ51 NWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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