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LR51 YEK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 YEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 59,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 44,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,689 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,954 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 36,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,070 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 YEK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

LR51 YEK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 YEK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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