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LS51 LOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,303 mi
Last recorded157,303 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 157,303 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 150,214 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has some sidewall damage but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 wheel arches corroded and damaged but safe at present

nearside rear light lens has some damage

o/s/r tyre has some sidewall damage but no cords showing

Fail 20 Dec 2017 150,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded to x/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded to x/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has some sidewall damage but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 wheel arches corroded and damaged but safe at present

nearside rear light lens has some damage

offside front tyre has sidewall has damage but no cords showing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,909 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to all 4 wheel arches

n/s/r and o/s/r bodywork damaged but not unsafe

Fail 23 Dec 2016 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to all 4 wheel arches

n/s/r and o/s/r bodywork damaged but not unsafe

Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,004 miles

EML light on

hand brake warning light stays on

Fail 19 Dec 2015 135,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML light on

hand brake warning light stays on

Pass 20 Dec 2014 131,467 miles

corrotion and damage all round car undertray braoken

Fail 20 Dec 2014 131,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrotion and damage all round car undertray braoken

Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 121,768 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 121,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 116,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 106,376 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,852 miles

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 9 Aug 2009 59,869 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,014 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 LOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS51 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

LS51 LOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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