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LF51 VUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 108,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of two arms balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch missing (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working !! (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens condensated (1.7.5a)

full plastic under trays fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,881 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,881 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 84,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,900 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml light illuminated

Fail 23 Jan 2013 72,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml light illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,210 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 53,498 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,222 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,132 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 42,010 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system heavily corroded .

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,048 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 VUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

LF51 VUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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