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LS51 UTV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,493 mi
Last recorded130,493 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box & rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 130,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box & rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear chassis has an underseal coating

Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,924 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 118,914 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,468 miles

slight play detected nearside front

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,954 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 97,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 51,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

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

Is LS51 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UTV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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