MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust corroded
undertrays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust corroded
undertrays fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front wipers poor
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front wipers poor
Gearbox oil leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs are pitted
both rear flexable brake hose's perished
front number plate in poor condition
movement in offside front anti-rollbar 'D' bush
nearside rear brake pipe corroded (marked in chalk)
nearside rear light lense cracked
offside mirror glass cracked
play in both rear anti-rollbar 'D' bushes
play in nearside inner steering arm joint
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both rear flexable brake hose's perished
damage to nearside front of vehicle
front number plate in poor condition
movement in offside front anti-rollbar 'D' bush
nearside rear brake pipe corroded (marked in chalk)
nearside rear light lense cracked
offside mirror glass cracked
play in both rear anti-rollbar 'D' bushes
play in nearside inner steering arm joint
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS51 NOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?
LS51 NOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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