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LY51 KXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak on differential

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak on differential

Pass 6 Nov 2014 122,263 miles

Footbrake parking mechanism sticking but locks/unlocks brake effectively

Noise from neaside rear spring upon compression, bottom of spring can not be examined without partially dismantling suspension

Fail 5 Nov 2014 122,186 miles

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

Footbrake parking mechanism sticking but locks/unlocks brake effectively

Noise from neaside rear spring upon compression, bottom of spring can not be examined without partially dismantling suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,710 miles

airfilter housing insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,490 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 KXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

LY51 KXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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