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LF51 GFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,027 mi
Last recorded107,027 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 GFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 107,027 miles

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

O/S/F check strap loose!!!

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,027 miles

O/S/F check strap loose!!!

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,846 miles

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

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

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

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

slight smear to front wipers

Fail 21 Apr 2012 103,836 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight smear to front wipers

Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,154 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven on outer edges

o/s/r indicator slight discolored

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,834 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted underside front to rear

Fail 14 Apr 2010 90,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted underside front to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,399 miles

plastic covers fitted under side front to rear

Fail 27 Mar 2009 84,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted under side front to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,299 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007
Fail 2 Apr 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,993 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 GFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF51 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

LF51 GFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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