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LL51 GFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2013 67,649 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 58,643 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 54,736 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,460 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2008 45,039 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,268 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,627 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,162 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2004 11,617 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 GFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LL51 GFG, 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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LL51 GFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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