2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · LT51 AYJ
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 98,668 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT51 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 98,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT51 AYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (LT51 AYJ) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LT51 AYJ Mileage History
- 12/10/202284,089 mi
- 09/10/202388,748 mi+4,659 mi
- 17/10/202492,697 mi+3,949 mi
- 13/10/202596,068 mi+3,371 mi
- 12/10/202698,668 mi+2,600 mi
Average of roughly 3,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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