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LP51 ODJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 ODJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 127,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,820 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount has excessive free play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inner jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,942 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal slightly spongy ?

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal slightly spongy ?

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2017 103,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 96,979 miles

Nearside Door mirror partly secured with tape.

Fail 23 May 2016 96,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not release. (5.2.5b)

Nearside Door mirror partly secured with tape.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,847 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,338 miles

exhaust rusty and rear bracket brokern

f/o/s wheel damaged

front discs badly worn

Fail 21 Aug 2010 65,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML is on !

exhaust blowing at front (before cat)

exhaust rusty and rear bracket brokern

f/o/s wheel damaged

front discs badly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,545 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre wearing on edges.

front anti roll bar fouling n/s inner wing (anti roll bar appear pushed over to the r/h )

front discs badly worn

o/s headlamp poor

Fail 22 Aug 2009 56,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre wearing on edges.

front anti roll bar fouling n/s inner wing (anti roll bar appear pushed over to the r/h )

front discs badly worn

o/s headlamp poor

Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,195 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

o/s headlamp pattern poor

r/n/s discs rusty

r/n/s tyre low on tread and badly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 107,143 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,881 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,860 miles

The front mounting bush for the N/S/F lower suspension arm is starting to split.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

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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LP51 ODJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LP51 ODJ, 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 LP51 ODJ registered?

LP51 ODJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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