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LR51 RDU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,193 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 116,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 101,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,274 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,274 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,226 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 89,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,266 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,941 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,812 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,409 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,249 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 12 Feb 2008 68,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall but cords are not exposed

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,187 miles

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall but cords are not exposed

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,979 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 60,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,851 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 RDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

LR51 RDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is LR51 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 RDU shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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