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LR51 NTE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,284 mi
Last recorded90,284 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 NTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,284 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,595 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,595 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,186 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,533 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 34,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 13,963 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 NTE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR51 NTE registered?

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

Is LR51 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 NTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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