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LC51 MJY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 MJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,950 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,379 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 48,912 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 37,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 37,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,968 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 MJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC51 MJY registered?

LC51 MJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LC51 MJY safe to buy?

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