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LT51 AYC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,594 mi
Last recorded125,594 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 125,594 miles

damage to n/s/ f lower windscreen

under tray covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,894 miles

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

N/S/Lower part of windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 112,894 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/Lower part of windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,239 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weakness to off side shockobsorber

Fail 16 Aug 2013 103,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight weakness to off side shockobsorber

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,540 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,853 miles

wheel bearings slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2011 92,853 miles

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

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

wheel bearings slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2010 86,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,970 miles

play in front bearings

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play in front bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,931 miles

engine oil low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 59,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,495 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 AYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LT51 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

LT51 AYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 AYC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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