MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault esp (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml on.
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires stop light (1.9.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires stop light (1.9.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light was turn off at the time of testing (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake assist fault
eml light on
exhaust mounting broken at rear
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine light on
slight play both rack arms
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine light on
slight play both rack arms
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
nearside front antiroll bar drop link has slight play
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS51 VBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VBT, 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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LS51 VBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.
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