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LT51 UTL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,076 mi
Last recorded94,076 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,076 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,076 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,642 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 48,335 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 UTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

LT51 UTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LT51 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 UTL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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