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LS51 NTN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,398 mi
Last recorded84,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 NTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,398 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,966 miles

all brake discs worn

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle affecting all suspension components

full underbody trays fitted

play in offside steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 72,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs worn

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle affecting all suspension components

full underbody trays fitted

play in offside steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,141 miles

engine undertrays fitted

play in offside steering arm

stonechips in front screen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,990 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner and outer edges (limit 1.6 mm)

engine top cover fitted

front numberplate surround cracked

full length undertrays fitted

slight play in offside steering arm when tested under load

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 4 Feb 2009 57,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner and outer edges (limit 1.6 mm)

engine top cover fitted

front numberplate surround cracked

full length undertrays fitted

slight play in offside steering arm when tested under load

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

full undertray + sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2008 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

full undertray + sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,154 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 43,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,313 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 34,312 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

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

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