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LT51 JSY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,277 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket insecure system still supported

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,249 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Inner End as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust support bracket insecure system still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,821 miles

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

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

Slight play steering rack o/s inner end

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,564 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,724 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,047 miles

Steering rack o/s inner end slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,783 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE PADS LOW (WORN TO SPACER CLIP)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGE WORN AND NAIL IN TREAD AND WAS UNDERINFLATED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,370 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 JSY 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 83.3%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

LT51 JSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LT51 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 JSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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