MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front inner track control arm bushes deteriorating
front to rear brake pipes corroding
light damage to n/s/f flexi brake hose
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front inner track control arm bushes deteriorating
front to rear brake pipes corroding
light damage to n/s/f flexi brake hose
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear brake pipes at rear corroding
n/s/f tyre worn on edges low on tread
rear tyres low on tread
under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear brake pipes at rear corroding
n/s/f tyre worn on edges low on tread
rear tyres low on tread
under trays fitted obscuring components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front amber indicater bulb starting to deteriorate
diff oil leaking
fuel smell under bonnet,pipe perished n/s/f
n/s h/lamp poor pattern
no power/kickdown inop,pulls to left on roadtest
no prior mot record,did it expire 6 months ago?
o/s door sensor fault,o/s mirror poor visibility,refer also prior fail/advise
o/s/f bearing play
pads wear
underbonnet/body shrouding/covers etc,some items/areas not assessed
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
diff oil leaking
fuel smell under bonnet,pipe perished n/s/f
n/s h/lamp poor pattern
no prior mot record,did it expire 6 months ago?
o/s/f bearing play
pads wear
underbonnet/body shrouding/covers etc,some items/areas not assessed
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
cut in nearside front tyre wall
cut in offside front tyre wall
nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge
nearside rear tyre starting to crack
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT51 OOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?
LT51 OOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is LT51 OOU safe to buy?
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