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LG51 NUP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,158 mi
Last recorded148,158 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 148,158 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses becoming perished.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 148,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipes not fixed at mounting. (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding after parking brake applied (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

both rear flexy brake hoses becoming perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 145,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 145,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 140,391 miles

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

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

brake pipe over fuel tank corroded unable to fully examine due to fitted sheild

Pass 5 Oct 2010 135,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pipes around fuel tank corroded unable to fully examine due to being hidden by tank and shields

Pass 11 Sep 2009 129,224 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2009 129,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 125,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 125,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2007 122,268 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 122,216 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 118,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 91,486 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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LG51 NUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LG51 NUP, 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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LG51 NUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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