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LL51 LKN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,892 mi
Last recorded173,892 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 173,892 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 173,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rusted bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached straight arm ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2024 102,031 miles

Exhaust backbox heatshield loose

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,761 miles

Exhaust backbox heatshield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 85,761 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure X2 HANGER BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox heatshield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,546 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust backbox heatshield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 54,455 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,729 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,437 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,392 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,683 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,675 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 LKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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