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LD51 OGE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

309,605 mi
Last recorded309,605 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 309,605 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 271,117 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Diff has slight leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 153,534 miles

Oil leak oil leak from rear diff unit. ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 153,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps have beam deflectors which need to be removed and beam pattern re tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak oil leak from rear diff unit. ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 219,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 198,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air filter housing insecure

rear coil springs corroded

slight amount of grease around offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2013 101,609 miles

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

air filter housing insecure

rear coil springs corroded

slight amount of grease around offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 53,619 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 OGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OGE, 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 OGE registered?

LD51 OGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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