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LS51 LTA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,119 mi
Last recorded156,119 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 156,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 134,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 134,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 121,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 121,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,050 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,752 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 83,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 83,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,968 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 60,995 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded, but still secure.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,259 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 LTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

LS51 LTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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