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LL51 GGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,781 mi
Last recorded74,781 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,781 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 74,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,397 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,387 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 50,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,108 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 GGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGO, 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 GGO registered?

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

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