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NJ51 KJF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,237 mi
Last recorded156,237 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 156,237 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 156,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 152,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 142,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 135,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 128,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various corrosion on rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 128,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various corrosion on rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,488 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 74,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 62,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,055 miles

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

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

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 KJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KJF, 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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NJ51 KJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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