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LF51 VSM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,474 mi
Last recorded159,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 159,474 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 132,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring cracked?

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 127,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring cracked?

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,396 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash warning light on

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r spring broken?

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,862 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 111,862 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 101,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 101,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seatbelts visual check only. not checked for correct operation or condition

Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear seatbelts visual check only. not checked for correct operation or condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 93,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seatbelts visual check only. not checked for correct operation or condition

Fail 15 Oct 2011 85,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 85,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 76,806 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,690 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,025 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 VSM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VSM, 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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LF51 VSM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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