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LY51 KUC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low and thin on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on the inner edge.n/s/f also low there (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 67,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing very low on its inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 49,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing very low on its inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,299 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 37,297 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,744 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,650 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 KUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

LY51 KUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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