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LC51 UGR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,877 mi
Last recorded158,877 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 UGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,877 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 158,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 153,031 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 153,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,505 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 141,928 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,333 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,912 miles

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

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 UGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

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

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