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LK51 TPU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,672 mi
Last recorded74,672 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,672 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 74,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high very (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 70,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,864 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,447 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,843 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,018 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,018 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,399 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 31,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,012 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,315 miles

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

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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LK51 TPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LK51 TPU, 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 LK51 TPU registered?

LK51 TPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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