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LT51 WZA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,170 mi
Last recorded95,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 WZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,919 miles

Both front tyres are cracked on outer edges

Drivers mirror glass de laminating

Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,919 miles

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

Both front tyres are cracked on outer edges

Drivers mirror glass de laminating

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,115 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,938 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 48,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

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

Is LT51 WZA safe to buy?

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