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LM51 YON

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,214 mi
Last recorded177,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 177,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 161,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 137,215 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,215 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2009 122,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,668 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,244 miles

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

shallow cut on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2006 90,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,894 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 YON is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

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

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