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LB51 ODY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,564 miles

areas of chassis showing heavy corrossion

both no plates poor,rear only just mot legal

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

handbrake release sticky

slight play o/s/f rollbar link

Fail 4 Jan 2017 115,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

areas of chassis showing heavy corrossion

both no plates poor,rear only just mot legal

check tracking

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

handbrake release sticky

n/s/f tyre very poor , heavy inner edge wear 205/55/16v

slight play o/s/f rollbar link

Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,636 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis

exhaust is corroded

front and rear registration plates are starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre is getting low

rear brake pipes are pitted

tracking possible required

tyre size 205/55/16v

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,712 miles

front & rear no plates poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre average 3mm 205/55/16v

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,653 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake assist warning light on

front & rear no plates poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre average 3mm 205/55/16v

Pass 23 Dec 2013 100,948 miles

front & rear brake pads appear to be getting low

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

front rollbar bushes showing wear

n/s mirror repeater lamp lens cover broken

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall & slight edge wear 205/55/16v

Fail 23 Dec 2013 100,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front & rear brake pads appear to be getting low

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

front rollbar bushes showing wear

n/s mirror repeater lamp lens cover broken

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall & slight edge wear 205/55/16v

Pass 31 Dec 2012 92,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket missing

front discs showing wear

n/s side repeater lens on mirror broken

n/s/f wheel damaged

power steering noisey

slight movement both sides front rollbar bushes

Fail 27 Dec 2012 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket missing

front discs showing wear

n/s side repeater lens on mirror broken

n/s/f wheel damaged

power steering noisey

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,364 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,942 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 67,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,584 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,625 miles

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

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 ODY 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 66.7%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

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

Is LB51 ODY safe to buy?

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