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LB51 HCU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,639 mi
Last recorded122,639 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,639 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 122,619 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,493 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)

n/s front coil spring broken bus still locating correctly

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,926 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,020 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,020 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre wall

Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,632 miles

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

parking brake low @ 20%

Pass 25 Nov 2004 41,767 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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LB51 HCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 HCU registered?

LB51 HCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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