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LE51 DYT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,998 mi
Last recorded117,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak POSS GEAR BOX ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 117,996 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak POSS GEAR BOX ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,240 miles

eml light on

low pad light on

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.78 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co 8.39 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f lower (rear) arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f lower (rear) arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f close to limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

low pad light on

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,021 miles

both front wopers slightly deteriated on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit in center

o/s/r tyre wearing low in center / also wearing bald on inner 3/4 area

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2014 91,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front wopers slightly deteriated on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit in center

o/s/r tyre wearing low in center / also wearing bald on inner 3/4 area

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,068 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,458 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,773 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 Nov 2010 56,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,128 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 48,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,201 miles

crack in windscreen n.s. near to legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,967 miles

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

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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LE51 DYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 LE51 DYT, 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 LE51 DYT?

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What year was LE51 DYT registered?

LE51 DYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is LE51 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 DYT 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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