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LY51 UTU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,545 mi
Last recorded41,545 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,784 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 40,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint split and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint split and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,381 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 38,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 35,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,565 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,784 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,781 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 UTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY51 UTU?

You can check the full history of LY51 UTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY51 UTU registered?

LY51 UTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LY51 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 UTU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 UTU have outstanding finance?

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