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LS51 WNN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,277 mi
Last recorded135,277 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 WNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 135,277 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 135,276 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy when maneuvering (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,799 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,270 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 80,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,396 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays & Engine covers fitted.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 54,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays & Engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,878 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,344 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,799 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 26,799 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WNN, 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 WNN registered?

LS51 WNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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