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LB51 WCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,745 mi
Last recorded77,745 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,005 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,892 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 70,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,459 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge with small cut to tread,advise early replacment

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s outer sill plastic covers in poor condition

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,459 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge with small cut to tread,advise early replacment

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s outer sill plastic covers in poor condition

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,702 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,314 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,312 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,207 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 WCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

LB51 WCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LB51 WCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 WCZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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