MOT Status
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173,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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