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LB51 OEK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 119,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,209 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,891 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,860 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,801 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,623 miles

Slight play in offside front roll bar link

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,285 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 OEK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

LB51 OEK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is LB51 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 OEK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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