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LT51 BCE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,626 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link boots deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2020 76,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front anti roll bar drop link boots deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 51,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,534 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 51,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,360 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,359 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,256 miles

FRONT VENTED DISCS LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE 225/40/18

REAR EXHAUST HANGER VERY RUSTED

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cuts to the offside rear tyre wall's

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,623 miles

o/s door mirror glass discoloured

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2010 32,882 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both rear tyres treads worn very low inner edges

n/s inner screen washer jet not working

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low at edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,882 miles

both rear tyres treads worn very low inner edges

n/s inner screen washer jet not working

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low at edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,280 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 BCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BCE, 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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LT51 BCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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