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LC51 ZZM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,791 mi
Last recorded130,791 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 110,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,697 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,063 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak rear differential ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak rear differential ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is parish

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

rear dif has an oil leack

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,065 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,249 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 45,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,725 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front thrust arm bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,259 miles

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)

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 ZZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

LC51 ZZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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