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2001 Mercedes 2.6L Petrol · LS51 BHY

LS51 BHY

2001 Mercedes (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2014. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES
Year / Origin
2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
—
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Sept 2014
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Sept 2014
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
2597cc
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LS51 BHY Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 15/09/2014

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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