MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust hook is missing but system is still supported
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust hook is missing but system is still supported
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Centre exhaust mount missing but not insecure.
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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre exhaust mount missing but not insecure.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY51 UTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?
LY51 UTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.
Is LY51 UTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY51 UTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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