MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,474 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LY51 DWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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