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LS51 LPU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

303,923 mi
Last recorded303,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 303,923 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 303,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 288,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 288,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 269,712 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 269,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 236,948 miles

"ESP fault" on dash

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

both front wheel brgs have v.slight play

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded @ rear

Fail 18 Feb 2010 236,948 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)

"ESP fault" on dash

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

both front wheel brgs have v.slight play

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded @ rear

Pass 5 Feb 2009 210,044 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 178,106 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm

screen cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 149,729 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 149,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake pedal return operation but efficiency ok †esp light on

Pass 12 Oct 2005 120,866 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 LPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

LS51 LPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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