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LO51 HBG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 71,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 71,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 44,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear diff/driveshaft output seal leaking seek advice

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,196 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,932 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 26,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,076 miles

nsr diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,486 miles

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

nearside front tyre has minor side wall damage

Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 7,245 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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LO51 HBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LO51 HBG, 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 LO51 HBG registered?

LO51 HBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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