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LS51 NTG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

240,892 mi
Last recorded240,892 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 240,892 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 240,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 132,543 miles

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak from rear diff

slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,162 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Rear dif has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,375 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs next to rear jacking points. (2.4.A.3)

handbrake effort slightly low.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,215 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 109,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,959 miles

General surface corrosion to exhauist system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,588 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,608 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,940 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 NTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

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

Is LS51 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 NTG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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