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MT51 JGV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 122,256 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill damaged

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,537 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 102,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,207 miles

advise both front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,176 miles

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,112 miles

advise glow plug light on

advise oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,111 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise glow plug light on

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,034 miles

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

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

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

glow plug light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,118 miles

advise glow plug light on

advise oil leak from rear diff

advise slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

advise slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 86,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,373 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 76,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2004 55,637 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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MT51 JGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MT51 JGV, 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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MT51 JGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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