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LS51 OLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 113,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,534 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake pads is slightly wearing out

Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,838 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 79,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Dec 2010 75,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,835 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,931 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 59,019 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,539 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 OLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

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

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