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LR51 CKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 74,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 70,960 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 70,960 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 67,052 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2021 67,052 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r and n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,607 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 64,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 63,818 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 62,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 60,516 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 60,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 59,997 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 24 May 2016 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 56,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,943 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 53,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 51,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,446 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 48,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,419 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2007 35,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 CKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LR51 CKE, 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 CKE registered?

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

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