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LB51 UMK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,476 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,020 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 81,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,975 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,867 miles

small stoe chips to screen

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,214 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 UMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

LB51 UMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LB51 UMK safe to buy?

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