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LF51 GBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,645 mi
Last recorded26,645 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 26,645 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 26,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,921 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front discs lipped

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,474 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 GBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

LF51 GBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LF51 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 GBV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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