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LD51 WYL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,567 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges. †n/s/f tread very low outer edge.

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

o/s door mirror in poor condition

rear brake pads low

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 WYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

LD51 WYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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