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LM51 YOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,924 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,195 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 73,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,970 miles

Near side front tyre wall cracked

Off side front tyre slightly worn inside and outside edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,714 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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LM51 YOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM51 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

LM51 YOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LM51 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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