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LB51 OAE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,608 mi
Last recorded186,608 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 186,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 180,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 170,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 170,494 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 159,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,784 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,012 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,594 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 58,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,754 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,545 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,423 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 OAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OAE, 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

How do I check the history of LB51 OAE?

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What year was LB51 OAE registered?

LB51 OAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LB51 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 OAE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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