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LT51 USJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,739 mi
Last recorded59,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,739 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,434 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 55,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 47,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 42,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 36,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 36,181 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 36,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 36,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,029 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 35,027 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,627 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 33,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 32,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,368 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 28,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,865 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 22,865 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,300 miles

Slight damage on nearside tyre wall.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 22,300 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight damage on nearside tyre wall.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,725 miles

Anti roll bar link dust cover bothsides

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,368 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 USJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 USJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 USJ registered?

LT51 USJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LT51 USJ safe to buy?

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