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LA51 BVG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 146,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 146,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,036 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not fully see rear brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 19 Feb 2013 141,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m/light on

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2012 139,413 miles

e/m/light on

n/s/f tyre outer rim damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 139,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

e/m/light on

n/s/f tyre outer rim damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 135,625 miles

All as previous VT32

Fail 26 Feb 2011 135,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 131,232 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 131,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 126,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 121,734 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,981 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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LA51 BVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LA51 BVG, 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 LA51 BVG registered?

LA51 BVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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