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2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,425 mi
Last recorded45,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 LB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,079 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,676 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,387 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,811 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 34,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,800 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 28,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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51 LB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple 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 51 LB, 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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51 LB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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