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LC51 GHV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,173 mi
Last recorded86,173 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 83,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 83,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,739 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 70,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

start of corrosion both rear wheel arch's

Fail 30 Apr 2019 70,812 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

start of corrosion both rear wheel arch's

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 60,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 52,453 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper poor

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,384 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 39,384 miles

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

offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,388 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,148 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,764 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,235 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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LC51 GHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC51 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

LC51 GHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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