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LY51 URT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,340 mi
Last recorded87,340 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn on inside edge perishing and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured has multiple bulbs that are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on body within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,337 miles

Emissions not tested due to aux belt breaking apart during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn on inside edge perishing and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured has multiple bulbs that are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on body within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,639 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,240 miles

advise all wheel arches corroding

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

advise front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating/weeping

advise front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating , but not resulting in excessive movement

advise front number plate damaged

advise rear number plate loose

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

rear registration plate loose on screws

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

rear registration plate loose on screws

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,130 miles

Cover Fitted Obscuring Battery

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall,but cords not exposed!

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,721 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 URT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 URT, 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 URT registered?

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

Is LY51 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 URT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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