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LR51 SDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,046 mi
Last recorded252,046 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 252,046 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 252,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 143,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,612 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 135,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 131,734 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,734 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 81,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 SDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

LR51 SDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LR51 SDZ safe to buy?

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