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LB51 ODX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 85,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 81,227 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 81,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,692 miles

engine management light staying on.

nearside front tyre close to limit worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 28 May 2015 77,692 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light staying on.

nearside front tyre close to limit worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,361 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,899 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,201 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 40,448 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,221 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 ODX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB51 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

LB51 ODX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 ODX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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