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LC51 NHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,124 mi
Last recorded107,124 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,124 miles

Nearside Front mirror lamp damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 87,472 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management light on

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 70,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,667 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,077 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 NHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NHZ, 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

How do I check the history of LC51 NHZ?

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What year was LC51 NHZ registered?

LC51 NHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LC51 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 NHZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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