MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Bulb failure warning light showing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear lower suspension arm is showing signs of red rust on the lower bolt
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake disc is rubbing on the backing plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
car only just p[assed emmisions test
front brake application uneven
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
car only just passed emmisions test
front brake application is within tolerance but uneven 22%
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight oil leak from rear axle differential
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate deteriorated
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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LY51 ZSW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?
LY51 ZSW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.
Is LY51 ZSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY51 ZSW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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