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LS51 UTK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 115,143 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,880 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,602 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm. Thrust arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 101,274 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Nearside and offside. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm. Thrust arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,797 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 96,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,384 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,439 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,793 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,315 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,276 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 41,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,958 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 UTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

LS51 UTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is LS51 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UTK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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