MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NS + OS foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S Front UPPER suspension arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S Front LOWER suspension arm ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view O/S Wing mirror glass excessively deteriorated (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washer jets provide no washer fluid - TOPPED UP AT STATION (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S Headlamp light aim too low - ADJUSTED AT STATION (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S Front UPPER suspension arm ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre size 205/55r16 91v
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
TYRE SIZE 205/55R 16 91W
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front lower arms front bushes starting to split
both front lower arms front bushes starting to split
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC51 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?
LC51 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.
Is LC51 TBY safe to buy?
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