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LB51 HCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,756 miles

Brake pad warning light on, but pads look ok

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 98,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on, but pads look ok

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,360 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 50,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,468 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,468 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,600 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS VERY LOW

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

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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LB51 HCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 LB51 HCJ, 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 LB51 HCJ registered?

LB51 HCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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