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LA51 BTU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,910 mi
Last recorded125,910 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 120,856 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,845 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,392 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,731 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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LA51 BTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LA51 BTU, 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 LA51 BTU registered?

LA51 BTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LA51 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 BTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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