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LB51 HCL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,387 mi
Last recorded23,387 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 23,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 22,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 21,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 19,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,562 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 19,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,344 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 18,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,835 miles

rear n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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 HCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

LB51 HCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LB51 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HCL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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