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LC51 EJE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 140,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

all tyres apart from o/s/f worn on edges

engine fault light on

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear wiper not working

Fail 26 Nov 2015 140,000 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

all tyres apart from o/s/f worn on edges

engine fault light on

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear wiper not working

Pass 9 Dec 2014 132,942 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

front anti roll bar link arms worn

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded border line

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s door mirror losse

rear wiper inop

Fail 9 Dec 2014 132,942 miles

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

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

front anti roll bar link arms worn

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded border line

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s door mirror losse

rear wiper inop

Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,702 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 124,702 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside door mirror insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,076 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 94,524 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 25 Sep 2008 83,573 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,614 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 EJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

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

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