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LG51 NYY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,896 mi
Last recorded222,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 222,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 222,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 216,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine management display indicating a fault

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray cover under the vehicle not allowing full inspecting

Pass 11 Sep 2017 205,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 196,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 196,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 181,857 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 181,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 163,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 149,528 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,867 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 128,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 124,825 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 124,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tail lamps not working both back up lamps on

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,938 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,841 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,582 miles

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

rear number plate detiorating

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,326 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 NYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYY, 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 LG51 NYY registered?

LG51 NYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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