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LS51 OHV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,410 miles

Engine management light on

Handbrake has travel

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 23 Dec 2014 130,952 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r bottom suspension bush slight play

Pass 27 Dec 2013 123,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 102,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,553 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,485 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 30,484 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 OHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

LS51 OHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LS51 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 OHV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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