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NJ51 JZD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 JZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 147,237 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,782 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 110,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,233 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,172 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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NJ51 JZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ51 JZD, 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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How do I check the history of NJ51 JZD?

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What year was NJ51 JZD registered?

NJ51 JZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is NJ51 JZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 JZD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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