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LB51 HVR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,633 mi
Last recorded107,633 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsf tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,768 miles

BOTH FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRACK CONTROL BUSHES SPLIT

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRACK CONTROL BUSHES SPLIT

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,579 miles

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

o/s/f inner door handle not fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,571 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f inner door handle not fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,450 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,313 miles

windows tinted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,355 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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LB51 HVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB51 HVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 HVR registered?

LB51 HVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LB51 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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