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LF51 VWR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,272 mi
Last recorded70,272 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,272 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,821 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,920 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

damage nearside rear light lens

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,562 miles

Nearside rear lamp cluster damaged, but no white light visual

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to wear

Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear lamp cluster damaged, but no white light visual

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to wear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rev counter not working

slight corrosion nearside and offside inner rear brake pipes

slight damage nearside and offside rear light lenses

Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,701 miles

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

advise both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,701 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,094 miles

slight damage nearside and offside rear reflectors

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage nearside and offside rear reflectors

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,811 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 VWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

LF51 VWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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