MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front exhaust mount corroded and broken
Nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside front side repeater discoloured
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Slight play at front wheel bearings
Various corrosion around underside of vehicle
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED.
ENGINE OPERATION NOISY AND AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION.
EXHAUST EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER.
NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED AND DISCOLOURED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER TRACK-RODS WORN.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS.
REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATED AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATED AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED.
ENGINE OPERATION NOISY AND AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION.
EXHAUST EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER.
NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED AND DISCOLOURED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER TRACK-RODS WORN.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
lower front bumper scuffed on returns
manufacturers cover on underside of vehicle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
asked customer to remove sticker from offside of front screen and hanging object from interoir mirror both blocking view
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LT51 WXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WXU, 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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LT51 WXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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