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LB51 WCN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,088 mi
Last recorded54,088 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,088 miles

EML light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack noisey

Fail 4 Aug 2012 53,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

EML light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,713 miles

engine management light on

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

n/s+o/s front suspension arm front bushes split

o/s rear brake disc scored

play n/s+o/s front drop link arms

power steering pump noise

service exceeded by 2 years

Fail 15 Jul 2011 45,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

n/s head light mounting loose

n/s+o/s front suspension arm front bushes split

o/s rear brake disc scored

play n/s+o/s front drop link arms

power steering pump noise

service exceeded by 2 years

Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil low

n/s+o/s front lower suspension arm bushes split

play n/s+o/s front drop link arms

service light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,225 miles

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

engine oil low

n/s+o/s front lower suspension arm bushes split

play n/s+o/s front drop link arms

service light on

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

sevice light on

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 7,389 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 WCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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