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LT51 FFL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,669 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 64,669 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s.r tyre worn on outter band

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sign of damp diff

sign of perishing front suspension bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,405 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,804 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 21,254 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 FFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

LT51 FFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LT51 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FFL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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