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LF51 OYR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,464 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 53,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe above fuel tank and rear subframe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper blade smeary.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded/deteriorated. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,672 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

glow plug light on

insolation tape around nearside front steering rack boot

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad fuel smell around engine bay / slight smoke

glow plug light on

insolation tape around nearside front steering rack boot

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,756 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2009 39,354 miles

covers fitted under car not allwoing full inspection

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,384 miles

covers fitted

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,419 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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LF51 OYR 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 68.8%.

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 LF51 OYR, 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 LF51 OYR registered?

LF51 OYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is LF51 OYR safe to buy?

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