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LB51 LWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,894 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,233 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,128 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 62,401 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,987 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

oil weaping from both diff output seals

Pass 15 May 2007 48,350 miles

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

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

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 LWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

LB51 LWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is LB51 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 LWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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