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LD51 OFB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,194 mi
Last recorded47,194 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,194 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,475 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some componets

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 43,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,569 miles

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

osr tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,132 miles

wall of o/s/r tyre damaged . tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,212 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges . kerbing rims on front tyres damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,207 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,192 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 25,910 miles

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 OFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LD51 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

LD51 OFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LD51 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 OFB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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