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LB51 UFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,319 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,737 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB51 UFK?

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What year was LB51 UFK registered?

LB51 UFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LB51 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 UFK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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