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LT51 AYV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,948 mi
Last recorded238,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 238,948 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 220,007 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 193,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly panel and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 142,963 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 172,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 167,041 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 3 Nov 2008 142,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

restricted view of engine cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic cover fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2008 142,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

restricted view of engine cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 111,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Restricted view under vehicle full length under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 73,558 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 AYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

LT51 AYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 AYV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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