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VK51 LSN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 140,502 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 140,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,820 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 112,242 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 92,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,017 miles

Underbody cover fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,400 miles

Diesel smoke levels near limits

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)

Offside front anti roll bar gaitor insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,049 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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VK51 LSN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK51 LSN, 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 VK51 LSN registered?

VK51 LSN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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