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LC51 RUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,191 mi
Last recorded72,191 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 RUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 72,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 25 Apr 2022 70,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 29 Oct 2020 65,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,168 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 53,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,564 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,830 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,649 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)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,875 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,827 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,922 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full innspection

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,384 miles

under bonnet and underside has plastic covers fitted makeing inspecion impossible

Fail 20 Nov 2007 28,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under bonnet and underside has plastic covers fitted makeing inspecion impossible

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,482 miles

due to the location of brake fluid resevoir, full inspection of said item and relevant fixtures and fittings not carried out

undertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle, making inspection impossible

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 RUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 LC51 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

LC51 RUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is LC51 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 RUJ 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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