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LY51 DWN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,474 mi
Last recorded77,474 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two front ONLY JUST PASSABLE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged two rear, small cracks in outer covers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping advise checking (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre (4.3.1 (b) (i))

one rear exhaust mount broken

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn above lower arm & boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two front ONLY JUST PASSABLE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged two rear, small cracks in outer covers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ONLY JUST PASSABLE (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping advise checking (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre (4.3.1 (b) (i))

one rear exhaust mount broken

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear kid seat

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear kid seat

Fail 5 Sep 2016 61,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear kid seat

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear kid seat

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged & insecure

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged & insecure

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,583 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,690 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,955 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,752 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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LY51 DWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LY51 DWN, 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 LY51 DWN registered?

LY51 DWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 DWN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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