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LF51 FVY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,405 mi
Last recorded137,405 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,414 miles

Exhaust joining clamp starting to crack

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,871 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting low

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leaks/rear axle oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,346 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,346 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,345 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s front tyre cut badly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,505 miles

rear diff input seal leak.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,505 miles

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

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

rear diff input seal leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,757 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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LF51 FVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LF51 FVY, 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 LF51 FVY registered?

LF51 FVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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