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LY51 EHE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,600 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,489 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 83,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 55,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,423 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 36,423 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 EHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LY51 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

LY51 EHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LY51 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 EHE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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