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LN51 ULS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 ULS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 122,866 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 122,866 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,937 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 79,937 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,660 miles

o/s rear ind turning white within limits t/o/test

stone damage to n/s screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,911 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,733 miles

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

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

engine under shields fitted

near side rear drive shaft oil seal wet in oil

off side steering rack gaitor wet in engine oil

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,532 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITOR CONTAMINATED IN OIL REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION

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 ULS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

LN51 ULS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 ULS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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