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NJ51 LPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,848 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 115,848 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2015 115,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,705 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,026 miles

brake assist light on

Fail 8 Oct 2013 103,012 miles

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

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

brake assist light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,074 miles

body damage.

front brake discs poor condition.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge/slight tread run out.

o/s/r tyre 3mm/worn inner edge.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,204 miles

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r indicator bulb just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2009 87,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,836 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 44,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 44,855 miles

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

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

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 LPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NJ51 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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