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NJ51 XGR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,411 mi
Last recorded219,411 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 219,411 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 219,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 209,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 209,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 199,908 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)

Slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 188,338 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2008 177,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 176,876 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link and wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 159,573 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 159,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 142,861 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 XGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGR, 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 NJ51 XGR registered?

NJ51 XGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 XGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 XGR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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