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LR51 COU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 111,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,513 miles

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre perished at tread (205/55 16)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate seperating

Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre perished at tread (205/55 16)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate seperating

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable [inner tie rod worn to excess] (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 104,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,209 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

wear started on rear brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,817 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm front bushes starting to perish

wear detected in offside inner rack ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,817 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm front bushes starting to perish

wear detected in offside inner rack ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2011 86,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

belly pans fitted front to rear unable to inspect testable items properly

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,203 miles

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

belly pans fitted front to rear unable to inspect testable items properly

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,783 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,039 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear low

strong advice o/s/f tyre inner edge very worn poss tracking out and tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear started on o/s/r

Pass 25 May 2007 62,841 miles

slight tyre weasr on o/s/f

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 COU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

LR51 COU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LR51 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 COU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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