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LC51 NKG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,660 mi
Last recorded99,660 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,660 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,765 miles

engine management light it is on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,375 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

gear box oil leak

rear axl oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

gear box oil leak

rear axl oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,853 miles

rear brake pads gettig low

slight weep from diff

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,307 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 NKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

Is LC51 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 NKG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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