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RE51 LZB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,006 mi
Last recorded160,006 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 160,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 150,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 129,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,779 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 106,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,584 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorarting

Fail 2 Feb 2013 100,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken near gearbox

rear number plate deteriorarting

slight cuts on offside front outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,216 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,124 miles

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

Front barke discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,653 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 88,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,803 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Rear indicator bulbs fading.

Slight play in both rear A.R.B link rod bushes.

Pass 1 May 2007 71,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 71,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,425 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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RE51 LZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE51 LZB, 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 RE51 LZB registered?

RE51 LZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 LZB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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