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LR51 UOC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,366 mi
Last recorded68,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,081 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 60,080 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 54,084 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 46,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 34,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 UOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR51 UOC?

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What year was LR51 UOC registered?

LR51 UOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LR51 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 UOC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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