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LD51 UPS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,494 mi
Last recorded169,494 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 169,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 169,494 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 168,850 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 168,850 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 157,227 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,138 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake on warning light faulty.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 138,389 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 138,389 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 127,283 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,203 miles

rear tyres weaing thin

Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,203 miles

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

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

rear tyres weaing thin

Pass 1 Feb 2009 91,770 miles

rear brake canot see amount of wear

Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,252 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 UPS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPS, 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

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What year was LD51 UPS registered?

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

Is LD51 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 UPS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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