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LM51 YKS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 109,797 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 109,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 106,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2025 106,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,988 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 103,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,315 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 96,315 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 93,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 93,032 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,831 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,057 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,446 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,668 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,930 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 62,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,316 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,314 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,227 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 54,224 miles

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

Offside Front 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,759 miles

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2005 36,925 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 36,370 miles

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

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

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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LM51 YKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM51 YKS, 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 LM51 YKS registered?

LM51 YKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LM51 YKS shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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