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LC51 ELV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,698 mi
Last recorded77,698 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 77,698 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 77,698 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,752 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside + nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 65,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,794 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre; inner sidewall cut

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,159 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,931 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,269 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,200 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 39,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LC51 ELV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC51 ELV, 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 LC51 ELV registered?

LC51 ELV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LC51 ELV safe to buy?

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