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LD51 DAL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,159 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 78,160 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 46,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,534 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 37,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,725 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LD51 DAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD51 DAL, 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 LD51 DAL registered?

LD51 DAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LD51 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 DAL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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