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LD51 NWF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 NWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,165 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 100,162 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working fog light flashing when indicator on (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre as sidewall damage and wheel rim damage

Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre as sidewall damage and wheel rim damage

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,175 miles

engine management light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 77,677 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 70,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,569 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,099 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f lower suspension tiebar front rubber bush has dampness / fluid in area

plastic full length under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,875 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces outer edges poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,728 miles

both front brake discs inner / outer surfaces poor condition

full length plastic covers fitted as standard to underside of floorpan

Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,728 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner / outer surfaces poor condition

full length plastic covers fitted as standard to underside of floorpan

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,848 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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LD51 NWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LD51 NWF, 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 LD51 NWF registered?

LD51 NWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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