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LS51 MFY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,621 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,883 miles

Both rear brake flexible hoses slightly perished.

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,613 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,663 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low and crack.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

parking brake warning light stays on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,011 miles

Engine manegement light on.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear differential has a slight leak.

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

SRS light on.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine manegement light on.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear differential has a slight leak.

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

SRS light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,950 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS light on

front wipers worn

parking brake plastic clip ratchet broken

rear diff wet

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 28 Sep 2010 61,950 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS light on

front wipers worn

parking brake plastic clip ratchet broken

rear diff wet

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,640 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 MFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

LS51 MFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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