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LM51 YOR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,515 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 103,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 93,719 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 64,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 YOR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

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

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