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MW51 LLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

241,760 mi
Last recorded241,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 241,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 147,860 miles

Offside Rear seat belt has a frayed section on it

Fail 14 Apr 2018 147,860 miles

Offside Rear seat belt has a frayed section on it

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 131,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 131,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,031 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 118,031 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,085 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,173 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,569 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,549 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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MW51 LLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW51 LLK, 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 MW51 LLK registered?

MW51 LLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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