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LT51 AWP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,898 mi
Last recorded74,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,898 miles

Both rear tyres perishing (cracking)

Corrosion to both outer arch areas

Nearside front anti-roll bar bush worn (noisy)

Nearside front suspension arm (aluminium arm) ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside drivers mirror glass poor

Offside front lower suspension arm (aluminium arm) bush deteriorating

Slight oil leaks from engine area

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,936 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 62,699 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,054 miles

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,609 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 32,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,989 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,680 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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LT51 AWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LT51 AWP, 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 LT51 AWP registered?

LT51 AWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 AWP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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