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LR51 SHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,207 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,207 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general rust underside

rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2016 53,223 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general rust underside

rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,221 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

slight bind detected at nearside rear brake, suspect handbrake sticking slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 52,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

slight bind detected at nearside rear brake, suspect handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 44,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 37,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,393 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 SHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

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

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