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LP51 OFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,084 mi
Last recorded160,084 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 160,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 159,952 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 141,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 141,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 127,348 miles

offside front indicator bulb showing white

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Apr 2008 113,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,855 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 97,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner plus rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,891 miles

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

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 OFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFH, 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

How do I check the history of LP51 OFH?

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What year was LP51 OFH registered?

LP51 OFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is LP51 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 OFH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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