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LS51 NPY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,099 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 82,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,239 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,353 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 NPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 NPY registered?

LS51 NPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 NPY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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