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LR51 LUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear to centre exhuast mounting snapped

Near side exhuast downpipe bracket snapped

off side exhuast downpipe bracket partly snapped

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,537 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

exhaust mount snapped but still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,503 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter appears to be damp and has a strong smell of fuel around area advise getting checked and replaced if nessecery

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,367 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,247 miles

bas light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,247 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bas light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,171 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel (lift in rack)

travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,548 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear differencial has a slight seapage of oil

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel (lift in rack)

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,775 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,216 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 LUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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