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LY51 RJV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,029 mi
Last recorded174,029 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 174,029 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot lever (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 162,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,957 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,729 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,729 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 98,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,920 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 80,910 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 66,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,849 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 RJV 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 71.4%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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