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VK51 VMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,371 mi
Last recorded170,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 170,371 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement De-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement De-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Leak

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 160,444 miles

Sharp edges have been taped.

Both diff drive shaft seals leaking.

Both front brake discs have badly worn inner friction faces - New pads have been fitted to worn discs.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop links and D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Smoke noticed from rear of engine compartment.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 160,414 miles

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both diff drive shaft seals leaking.

Both front brake discs have badly worn inner friction faces - New pads have been fitted to worn discs.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop links and D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Smoke noticed from rear of engine compartment.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 151,878 miles

Corrosion on front wheel arches and damage to front bonnet/grill areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber DAMPING WEAK

Fail 23 Jan 2017 151,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on front wheel arches and damage to front bonnet/grill areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber DAMPING WEAK

Pass 11 Jan 2016 142,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 142,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted Fouling on n/s/f body area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 134,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 134,449 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,901 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 20 Jan 2014 125,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 117,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 95,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,896 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 90,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,117 miles

front suspension arm bushes wearin g

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,743 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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VK51 VMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK51 VMJ, 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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VK51 VMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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