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LL51 GFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,470 mi
Last recorded120,470 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 115,220 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 110,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 106,496 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,975 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,657 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,156 miles

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

nearside and offside front outer track control arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,597 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,120 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 38,120 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GFO, 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

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What year was LL51 GFO registered?

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

Is LL51 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 GFO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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