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LS51 OJU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,456 mi
Last recorded230,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 230,456 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 230,456 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 224,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 217,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 209,400 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 209,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2014 201,983 miles

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

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

Slight play nearside front steering rack knuckle.

Pass 23 May 2013 197,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 191,575 miles

All four tyres worn close to limt.

Pass 13 May 2011 186,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

S.R.S light staying on

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 4 May 2011 186,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

S.R.S light staying on

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2010 170,069 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front rack arms slight wear

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 18 Mar 2010 170,005 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front rack arms slight wear

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Oct 2008 150,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 106,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivebelt perished

Fail 24 Oct 2006 106,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drive belt perished

Fail 21 Oct 2006 106,761 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

LS51 OJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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