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LS51 NSZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,835 mi
Last recorded173,835 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2022 173,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats folded down cant check rear belts

Pass 5 Nov 2021 172,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 170,924 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides need polishing to improve beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive dog leg both sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, difficult to see full extent of corrosion under plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 169,297 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

body work rusty in places

exhaust system rusty in places

general under body corrosion to rear vehicle areas

Pass 26 Oct 2018 167,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

body work rusty in places

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion to rear areas

underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2017 165,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

enging light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 144,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 133,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 121,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,139 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,182 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 NSZ 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 100%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

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

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