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LR51 SBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 56,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,861 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,982 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 SBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBY, 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

How do I check the history of LR51 SBY?

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What year was LR51 SBY registered?

LR51 SBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is LR51 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SBY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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