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LS51 UTR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 76,437 miles

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

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

engine mil lamp on

Fail 9 May 2018 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 8 May 2017 74,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 74,340 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 59,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust front mounting deteriorated,system still supported

Pass 14 May 2015 59,929 miles

exhaust front mounting deteriorated,system still supported

Pass 20 May 2014 56,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2013 54,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 54,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center mounting corroded but system still supported

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,186 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,579 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 45,579 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,432 miles

Offside Front 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 UTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

LS51 UTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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