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LG51 NDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,459 mi
Last recorded161,459 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 161,459 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 161,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,069 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 153,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,864 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 145,863 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel tank damp no leaks found at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 131,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 119,864 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,533 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 103,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 84,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,121 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,689 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front cambre bushes split.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,714 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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LG51 NDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG51 NDN, 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 LG51 NDN registered?

LG51 NDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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