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MJ51 UPW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,767 mi
Last recorded155,767 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 155,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 151,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 140,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 122,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 103,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 103,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,778 miles

Left hand torque arm ball joint has slight play ( front)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Powersteering belt slightly cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2009 89,778 miles

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

Left hand torque arm ball joint has slight play ( front)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Powersteering belt slightly cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,468 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,969 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 UPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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