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LP51 TLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,943 mi
Last recorded117,943 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 117,943 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front broken coil springs (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily both edges close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily both edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under tray/under floor cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,117 miles

Brake Assist light on

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 106,115 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake Assist light on

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both side mirrors slightly loose

rear differential misting oil

Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both side mirrors slightly loose

rear differential misting oil

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,472 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 82,762 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,199 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,029 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,029 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,623 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 57,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,573 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,416 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,034 miles

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

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

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 TLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 LP51 TLU, 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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LP51 TLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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