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MK51 JFU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,197 mi
Last recorded104,197 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 JFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,197 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Front(Alloy Arm) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,785 miles

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

engine management lamp on

nearside mirror damaged (MOT requirements met at time of test)

service indicator on

suspect exhaust leak at manifold area (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,785 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management lamp on

nearside mirror damaged (MOT requirements met at time of test)

service indicator on

suspect exhaust leak at manifold area (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,713 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock on front suspension,unable to trace cause

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,611 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,436 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,932 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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MK51 JFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 MK51 JFU, 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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MK51 JFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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