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LR51 UNY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,351 mi
Last recorded104,351 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,351 miles

cover fitted underneath hide some tested items

nearside rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 101,011 miles

Furthermore requested customer to remove items hanging on the interior mirror.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

requested customer to remove items stuck on the windscreen for full inspection to be carried out.

some suspension components are covered and cannot be seen by plastic cover underneath

Fail 31 Oct 2015 101,011 miles

Furthermore requested customer to remove items hanging on the interior mirror.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

oil leak

requested customer to remove items stuck on the windscreen for full inspection to be carried out.

some suspension components are covered and cannot be seen by plastic cover underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear nearside and offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,628 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 80,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,690 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,346 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,346 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 43,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LR51 UNY 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 66.7%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

LR51 UNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LR51 UNY safe to buy?

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