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LY51 HFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,645 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 67,295 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,333 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 37,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,368 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 33,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,967 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 HFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

LY51 HFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LY51 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 HFO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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