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LY51 UUC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,091 mi
Last recorded162,091 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 UUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 162,091 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 162,085 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault hand brake on (7.12 (e))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slight cracked

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear discs corroded

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Dec 2017 161,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 160,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 160,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 156,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 152,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012
Pass 21 Jul 2011 148,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 145,523 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 139,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 135,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 130,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 123,403 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 UUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

LY51 UUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LY51 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 UUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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