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LG51 NFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,429 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,826 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 120,826 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,598 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,755 miles

front os tyre slight dammage on sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,893 miles

nearside rear hand brake poor effort

play in both front wheels

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Nov 2010 85,893 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear hand brake poor effort

play in both front wheels

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,774 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

are bag light is on

front tyres are getting low on the edges of the tread

under trays are fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,587 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges and is cut

Offside rear tyre is getting close to the legal limit

S.R.S. light illuminated

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,786 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 58,191 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 NFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 LG51 NFC, 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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LG51 NFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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