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LS51 AEW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,300 mi
Last recorded115,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,519 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,678 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,185 miles

front wipers worn

slight movement in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,914 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 42,301 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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LS51 AEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS51 AEW, 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 LS51 AEW registered?

LS51 AEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 AEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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