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LR51 CCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,841 mi
Last recorded100,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,841 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 100,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 72,478 miles

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

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 69,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 69,239 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 65,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 62,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 95,471 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre outter wall slight cracked

Fail 16 May 2013 95,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre outter wall slight cracked

Pass 21 May 2012 57,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2012 57,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 56,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,696 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 54,696 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2008 52,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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LR51 CCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LR51 CCY, 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 LR51 CCY registered?

LR51 CCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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