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LY51 USW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,733 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 105,733 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2018 102,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear SUBFRAME CORROSION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,004 miles

chip in zone A of windscreen

condition o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in zone A of windscreen

condition o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,728 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

handbrake travel

nail in n/s/r tyre and 2mm

Fail 28 Sep 2015 98,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

handbrake travel

nail in n/s/r tyre and 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside washer jetsd are blocked

Fail 11 Aug 2011 77,204 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside washer jetsd are blocked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,420 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,363 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,233 miles

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

child seat fitted in n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

substitute light warning showing for o/s rear position lamp

windscreen scored slightly on n/s

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,157 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,157 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,184 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 USW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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