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LT51 JHH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,498 mi
Last recorded150,498 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,498 miles

BASwarning light is on

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel-arch is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Fail 9 Oct 2015 150,498 miles

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

BASwarning light is on

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is under-inflated

Offside Rear wheel-arch is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 144,060 miles

Engine managment lamp (EML) on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater has damage but not affecting light output

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area of 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Fail 7 Aug 2014 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine managment lamp (EML) on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater has damage but not affecting light output

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area of 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 26 Jul 2013 131,656 miles

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s mirror missing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 131,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s mirror missing

oil level low

rear pads look low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on indicating a fault. MOT RFR as of summer 2012.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,877 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel arches rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel arches rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,914 miles

rear no/plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,914 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,407 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 JHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHH, 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 JHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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