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LL51 FYG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,165 miles

ADVISE 4 NEW TYRES AND TRACKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and perished /cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low perished and cracking and damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 126,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush worn in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x 2 ball joints on suspension arms worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber suspension arm bushes worn /split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISE 4 NEW TYRES AND TRACKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and perished /cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low perished and cracking and damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,591 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 118,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,943 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,197 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,818 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,242 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,411 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,202 miles

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

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

offside mirror clouded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 67,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,838 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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LL51 FYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LL51 FYG, 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 LL51 FYG registered?

LL51 FYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LL51 FYG safe to buy?

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