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LS51 OHG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,293 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,283 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,823 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,276 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,276 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,898 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 OHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

LS51 OHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is LS51 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 OHG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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