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NL51 ECJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 91,731 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 84,956 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,808 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,010 miles

EML on.

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on outer edge.[Michelin 205/55 X R16V].

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,055 miles

Parking brake only just within pass criteria.[16%]

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,129 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,984 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on outer edge. [Michelin 205/55 X 16V]

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,152 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,105 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NL51 ECJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NL51 ECJ, 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 NL51 ECJ registered?

NL51 ECJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is NL51 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 ECJ shows 18 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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