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LS51 OHT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low - both sides - just ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,399 miles

Front tyres both perished

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side wall has cracks

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,651 miles

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

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

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 71,560 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,000 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 17,000 miles

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

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 OHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

LS51 OHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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