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LC51 ZZG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 135,012 miles

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

Front suspension sub frame has a crack

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 123,060 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,832 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 116,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens is opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel smell

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front number plate part damaged

offside front top anti roll bar link rod gaiter pinholed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,225 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit.(Replace now).

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,963 miles

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

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 ZZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

LC51 ZZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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