MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Inner bothside wheel arches and closing panels corroded badly
exterior panels and wheel arches corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Inner bothside wheel arches and closing panels corroded badly
exterior panels and wheel arches corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear bothside wheel arches corroded
body panels corroded
Front no plate cracked
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability excessive play. both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front no plate cracked
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Engine covers fitted....unable to check some components
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear brake slight drag
Undertrays fitted ....unable to examine some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted
front number plate cracked
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring various items
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring various items
front number plate cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bothside rear tyres worn
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT51 FKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?
LT51 FKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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