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LT51 ONG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,572 mi
Last recorded60,572 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,118 miles

front number plate cracked

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 52,093 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,148 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,763 miles

oil around gearbox

slight play in both offside bottom ball joints

slight play in nearside rear lower outer suspension arm bush

slight play in offside front anti roll drop link

Fail 2 Aug 2011 44,715 miles

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

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

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

oil around gearbox

slight play in both offside bottom ball joints

slight play in nearside rear lower outer suspension arm bush

slight play in offside front anti roll drop link

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,310 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 41,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in both front anti roll drop links

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,255 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit and sidewall slightly perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,897 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rack has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,840 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 ONG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

LT51 ONG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 ONG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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