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LR51 GKU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,412 mi
Last recorded183,412 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 183,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 183,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 166,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 165,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box and joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ARB mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML illuminated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,176 miles

EML light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,698 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Malfunction Light on.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 131,697 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Malfunction Light on.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,930 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 118,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 104,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,798 miles

E.C.U light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (advise replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (advise replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

service light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking area of fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

E.C.U light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (advise replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (advise replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on minimum (4.1.E.1)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

service light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,814 miles

crack to the sidewalls of both rear tyres

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall braid not showing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

crack to the sidewalls of both rear tyres

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall braid not showing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,007 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 42,007 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,955 miles

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

all brake discs correded

engine lamp on

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

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 20 Oct 2010 37,032 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

wipers noises

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,453 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 35,447 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,418 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 GKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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