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LY51 KWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,172 mi
Last recorded264,172 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 264,172 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2020 264,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 242,245 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2019 242,245 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2018 238,750 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2018 238,750 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2017 227,923 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 227,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 219,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake just met requirements may require adjustments or repairs

Pass 26 May 2015 210,575 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r outer seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 202,378 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 195,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 172,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 164,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 155,836 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 155,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 145,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 145,523 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 130,026 miles

slight smell of fuel from tank area

Fail 11 Oct 2007 130,020 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 113,394 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 KWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

LY51 KWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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