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LS51 OLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,154 mi
Last recorded97,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,154 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,124 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,901 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,778 miles

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

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

steel rim on offside front

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,544 miles

Slight corrosion to all brake disc's

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,571 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 OLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLO, 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 OLO registered?

LS51 OLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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