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LR51 SCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,779 mi
Last recorded146,779 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,779 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 153,191 miles

Auto transmission leaking

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear diff unit leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2011 153,191 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Auto transmission leaking

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear diff unit leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 137,790 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 124,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 111,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside steering arm has slight play

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2008 99,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 85,024 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 SCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SCZ, 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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What year was LR51 SCZ registered?

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

Is LR51 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SCZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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