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LY51 ONZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,352 mi
Last recorded141,352 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ONZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 141,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 141,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 129,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 129,930 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 129,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine starting fault.(possibly battery/starter motor fault)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear differential leaking

slight judder from offside rear brake

Pass 5 Jul 2008 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2008 114,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2007 69,238 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear diff wet with oil

Fail 10 May 2007 69,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside side repeator(on mirror)lens slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 59,135 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 ONZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ONZ, 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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LY51 ONZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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