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LT51 FFB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,159 mi
Last recorded63,159 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,112 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 57,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,528 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,874 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 50,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,869 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn, and sidewall damaged no cords or ply visable

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,102 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,779 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 33,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,602 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 29,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,883 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 FFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

LT51 FFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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