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LY51 ZPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,434 mi
Last recorded115,434 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,165 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door damaged

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,844 miles

o/s/r + o/s/f doors slight damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,436 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 74,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,489 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 85,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,590 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 ZPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 ZPZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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