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LT51 ONZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,447 mi
Last recorded89,447 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 ONZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,794 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,877 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,193 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,673 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,673 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,674 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 ONZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

LT51 ONZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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