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LB51 UEM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,645 mi
Last recorded118,645 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temporarly repaire done on exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2015 106,045 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 101,051 miles

slight play both sides steering rack

Fail 10 May 2011 101,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play both sides steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,508 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn quite heavily on outside shoulder

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 83,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,835 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 75,833 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 66,012 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 UEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB51 UEM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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