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LC51 GNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,627 mi
Last recorded123,627 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 123,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,808 miles

Eml light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,699 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outter side wall perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outter side wall perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension,front lower arms,ball joint covers damaged.

centre exhaust silencer corroded.

nearside front tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge.

offside front anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint cover damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,117 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension,front lower arms,ball joint covers damaged.

centre exhaust silencer corroded.

nearside front tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge.

offside front anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint cover damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2011 86,599 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,729 miles

Small amount of play in front wheels - too small to pinpoint

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2009 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 73,157 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,931 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 GNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

LC51 GNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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