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LY51 HFU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,855 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,006 miles

under trays and covers fitted , unable to check for corrosion , o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,006 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

under trays and covers fitted , unable to check for corrosion , o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,136 miles

Engine, Sill & Floor covers fitted

Mil light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion; Rear anti roll bar, Exhaust

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,773 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,847 miles

MIL on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,847 miles

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

MIL on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,463 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp on.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Malfunction indicator lamp on.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,418 miles

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

advise --- nearside front tyre side wall damaged

advise ---- engine management light staying on,suspect lambda sensor fault

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,739 miles

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 1 Oct 2009 53,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills not fully chceked due to sill trims

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 HFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

LY51 HFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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