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LS51 UUN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2019 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,919 miles

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

Nearside Outer WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE OUTER END AND SCRATING SCREEN

Nearside Rear TYRE EDGES SCRUBBED

Offside PARK BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDS ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR DOWN ON PERFORMANCE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,541 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 101,516 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,991 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2015 95,904 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,297 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 63,046 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,629 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,229 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,884 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 UUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

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

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