MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OSF door has accidental damage and corrosion, but no sharp edge.
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OSF door has accidental damage and corrosion, but no sharp edge.
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre waering on inner edge
rear exhaust hanger missing
small stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre waering on inner edge
rear exhaust hanger missing
small stone chips in windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet catch lever is faulty but it is still possible to open bonnet
center exhaust mounting is broken off and missing but exhaust is not insecure or likely to fall off
nearside door mirror casing is slightly insecure
rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet catch lever is faulty but it is still possible to open bonnet
center exhaust mounting is broken off and missing but exhaust is not insecure or likely to fall off
nearside door mirror casing is slightly insecure
rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items
bonnet release catch is broken
number of small stonechips in windscreen
rear number plate slightly marked
underbody tray fitted which restricts inspection of some testable items
wiper blades slightly worn and also operate fairly slowly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
bonnet release catch is broken
number of small stonechips in windscreen
rear number plate slightly marked
underbody tray fitted which restricts inspection of some testable items
wiper blades slightly worn and also operate fairly slowly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bonnet cable broken
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bonnet cable broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
uneven wear rear tyres
Bonnet release requires attention.
Boot stiff to open by handle.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet release requires attention.
Boot stiff to open by handle.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD51 OEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 OEW, 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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LD51 OEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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