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LD51 RYJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,979 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 103,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,229 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,024 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

front tyres 75% worn

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,363 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,268 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,781 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,137 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,368 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 9,315 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 RYJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD51 RYJ?

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What year was LD51 RYJ registered?

LD51 RYJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LD51 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 RYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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