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MT51 JNL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,438 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 58,436 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 57,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,836 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 54,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,037 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,975 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,118 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 34,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,416 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 JNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JNL, 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 MT51 JNL registered?

MT51 JNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is MT51 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 JNL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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