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LN51 WNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,537 mi
Last recorded140,537 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,537 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 140,293 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side slight rouness (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 132,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 132,698 miles

exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust system slightly corroded

play in inner arms

rear shocks have less damping effect

undertray fitted/ubcc

vehicle body has slight corrosion

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 130,113 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r shock has less damping effect

play in inner arms

undertrays fitted/ubcc

vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 125,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

wipers worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,186 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,854 miles

Both front tyres BALD outer edge

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 108,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front tyres BALD outer edge

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

Power steering noise

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 95,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Long travel on foot parking brake lever

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 55,980 miles

both rear tyres low

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 WNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNH, 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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LN51 WNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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