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LBZ 2958

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 2958
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 110,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On T W I (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,134 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,498 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 94,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,883 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 87,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,388 miles

OSF brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,991 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,975 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,916 miles

r/h/door mirror starting to deteriate.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 53,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

r/h/door mirror starting to deteriate.

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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LBZ 2958 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LBZ 2958, 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 LBZ 2958 registered?

LBZ 2958 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is LBZ 2958 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBZ 2958 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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