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LS51 UUO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,624 mi
Last recorded46,624 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,624 miles

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

Front front wiper motor needs attention

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still suppoprted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still suppoprted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 42,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,471 miles

Nearside front door mirror insecure,glass smashed

Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door mirror insecure,glass smashed

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,803 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise drivers door mirror has slight damage .

Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise drivers door mirror has slight damage .

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,518 miles

o/s n/s front indicators side repetors lens damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,579 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,912 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 25,907 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,027 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 UUO registered?

LS51 UUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is LS51 UUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UUO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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