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LR51 CNN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,552 miles

195/65r15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel long

N/s/r plastic sill fractured

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Rust forming on all doors

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Fail 14 Feb 2019 101,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/65r15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel long

N/s/r plastic sill fractured

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Rust forming on all doors

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,422 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but still secure

o/s/f tyre near limit n/s/r brake pad near limit slight play in o/s/f track rod

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,888 miles

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear diff leaking oil

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,869 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear diff leaking oil

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak to o/s/r outer diff seal

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe hanging bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn and has perishing to sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe hanging bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn and has perishing to sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 71,384 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 64,704 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,041 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,053 miles

Advise front wheel alignment check & adjustment

Front brake pads appox 80-85% worn

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 53,053 miles

Advise front wheel alignment check & adjustment

Front brake pads appox 80-85% worn

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,598 miles

Advise nearside outer sill @ (rear) damaged.

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner & outer edges. Tyre size 195/65x15. Advise wheel alignment check & adjust.

Fail 17 Nov 2007 46,598 miles

Advise nearside outer sill @ (rear) damaged.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner & outer edges. Tyre size 195/65x15. Advise wheel alignment check & adjust.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,843 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 42,843 miles

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

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

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 CNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CNN, 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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LR51 CNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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