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LN51 WYJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,080 mi
Last recorded67,080 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,080 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres split and perished

lightly corroded exhaust system

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on

Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,386 miles

check engine light on

nearside front wiper worn

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

check engine light on

nearside front wiper worn

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,412 miles

drivers wiper slightly worn

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,118 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,588 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,548 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,013 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 WYJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 WYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LN51 WYJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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