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LS51 UTX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,347 mi
Last recorded51,347 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,347 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 51,347 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,285 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,487 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,487 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,697 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 UTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

LS51 UTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LS51 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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