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LC51 CUA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 116,285 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)

Rear wheels binding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,683 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 76,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,058 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,184 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 CUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

LC51 CUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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