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LH51 BKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 35,664 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,664 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,361 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,301 miles

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

Offside front tyre wall (outside) has a cut but not deep enouph to reach the ply or cords

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 29,926 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,926 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,157 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,443 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,011 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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LH51 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LH51 BKK, 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 LH51 BKK registered?

LH51 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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