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LK51 YSO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,998 mi
Last recorded47,998 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 47,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 47,263 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both door mirror lamps (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,692 miles

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 45,692 miles

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,835 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 41,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,251 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 38,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 38,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,928 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 31,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,110 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 30,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,701 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 16,659 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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LK51 YSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

LK51 YSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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