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LS51 UUK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,800 mi
Last recorded85,800 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 85,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 85,069 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 84,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 82,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creaking noise from steering (no detectabe play)

deep cut to nearside front tyre sidewall (no cord visible)

wipers worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creaking noise from steering (no detectabe play)

deep cut to nearside front tyre sidewall (no cord visible)

wipers worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyresworn on edges

main /high beam tell tail when headlamps on very dull

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken but head lamp still secure

n/s/r tyre has small cut on outer side wall not showing cords

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,500 miles

n/s front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

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

Is LS51 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UUK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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