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LR51 SPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,741 mi
Last recorded101,741 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,741 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,822 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,579 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,331 miles

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,538 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 77,656 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,736 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,771 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriated (not resulting in excessive free movement.)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,619 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

temporary repair carried out to nearside rear lamp lens.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 53,493 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,295 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 SPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

LR51 SPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LR51 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SPZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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