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LB51 UED

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,987 mi
Last recorded99,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,919 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,855 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 57,745 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,745 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,895 miles

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

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 21 Jan 2009 50,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,924 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,610 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,368 miles

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

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

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

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 UED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

LB51 UED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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