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LO51 NHK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,147 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 78,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,358 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,835 miles

esp light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 50,263 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,263 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,880 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 45,880 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,147 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 31,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,272 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,093 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 NHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO51 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

LO51 NHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LO51 NHK safe to buy?

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