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LC51 AHD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,999 mi
Last recorded38,999 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 38,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,453 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,571 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,574 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) Steering wheel does not move up or down (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,698 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 30,805 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 23,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,569 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front number plate

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,569 miles

advise front number plate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,070 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,787 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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LC51 AHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC51 AHD, 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 LC51 AHD registered?

LC51 AHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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