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LA51 ZDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 149,409 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 149,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tear on n/ s/ front tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 140,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 139,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 215,388 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 215,388 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 208,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,766 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 103,506 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 97,272 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/front fog light broken

o/s/rev. light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to o/s/front tyre outer side wall

Tyre size 225/45zr17 91y

drivers side sun visor missing

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,149 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to o/s/front tyre outer side wall

Tyre size 225/45zr17 91y

drivers side sun visor missing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,853 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,540 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,540 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,776 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)

both front fog lights misted up. †

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 ZDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LA51 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

LA51 ZDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LA51 ZDN safe to buy?

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