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LT51 HZW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 140,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut

Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,681 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,554 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,561 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 68,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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