MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak from diff rear
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak from diff rear
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff leaking oil
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Rear differential leaking oil attend to a.s.a.p.
Central Rear registration plate delaminating
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two childs seats fitted ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear differential leaking oil attend to a.s.a.p.
Central Rear registration plate delaminating
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two childs seats fitted ()
Central Rear Oil leak differental pinion oil seal leaking ()
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Centre Rear differenchal leaking oil
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre uneven wear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine
All four tyres underinflated.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
All four tyres underinflated.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LF51 VTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?
LF51 VTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.
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