MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front lower fog light insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers fitted
noise from nearside front wheel when driving only sometimes. not on shaker plates advise to get checked
not able to see front or rear brakes clearly advise brake check
side light warning light on display all lights ok
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front lower fog light insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
not able to see front or rear brakes clearly advise brake check
side light warning light on display all lights ok
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs worn
n/s/f ball joint has play
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear both brake discs worn
rear both link bar slightly play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear both brake discs worn
rear both link bar slightly play
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sligtly damaged rear high level stop light
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LT51 BAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BAU, 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 BAU registered?
LT51 BAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is LT51 BAU safe to buy?
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