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LT51 OOH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,644 mi
Last recorded140,644 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 140,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 140,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 138,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,907 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 134,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 131,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,595 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 127,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,074 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,670 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,560 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 104,549 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,728 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Jan 2010 78,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,128 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,161 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 OOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

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

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