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LN51 HMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 HMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 101,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,765 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,858 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil around engine/gearbox and diff

rear tyres low suggest attention

Fail 30 Jan 2015 89,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil around engine/gearbox and diff

rear tyres low suggest attention

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 75,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 68,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 56,222 miles

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

gearbox weepin gearbox oil

rear diff seal weeping fluid

Fail 21 May 2010 56,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

coolent warning light on

gearbox weepin gearbox oil

rear diff seal weeping fluid

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,994 miles

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

nearside front door mirror and side repeter cover is damaged

nearside rear tyre is puntured

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 5 Jun 2009 45,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre is puntured

refer to section 2 overleaf

nearside front door mirror and side repeter cover is damaged

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,284 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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LN51 HMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN51 HMO, 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 LN51 HMO registered?

LN51 HMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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