MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine bay and undertrays
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine bay and undertrays
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mount broken front and rear but still secure
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
seal covers fitted
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
seal covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB51 UFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 UFC, 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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LB51 UFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.
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