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LR51 CHN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,595 mi
Last recorded110,595 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 110,595 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 105,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 102,814 miles

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

Offside Rear leak at exhaust

excess oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,010 miles

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

rear diff.leaking oil

Fail 31 Oct 2017 97,010 miles

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

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

rear diff.leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 88,075 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,075 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,551 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 77,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,351 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 68,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 60,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,133 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,288 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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LR51 CHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

LR51 CHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 CHN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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