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LL51 EYU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 EYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 144,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 141,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,684 miles

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

engine diag light on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine diag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2010 131,723 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 127,070 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 117,428 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 117,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 110,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 110,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine management lamp staying on.

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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LL51 EYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LL51 EYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL51 EYU?

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What year was LL51 EYU registered?

LL51 EYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LL51 EYU safe to buy?

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