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MM51 ZJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 ZJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,590 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible brake hoses

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear diff slights leak

under tray fitted hide testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake lazy

all steering & suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

power steering noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 70,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 65,653 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 65,648 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 57,956 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 57,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 48,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 43,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 40,780 miles

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

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 35,449 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 May 2012 35,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2011 29,573 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 23,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,566 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,127 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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MM51 ZJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MM51 ZJJ, 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 MM51 ZJJ registered?

MM51 ZJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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