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LC51 RVF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,160 mi
Last recorded105,160 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

gear box oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,159 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

gear box oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 89,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,917 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 61,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 45,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006
Pass 7 Jul 2005 21,873 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 RVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RVF, 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

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What year was LC51 RVF registered?

LC51 RVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is LC51 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 RVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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