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LG51 NFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,916 mi
Last recorded106,916 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/ 40 R18 92W inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

E M Light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,684 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 2 Oct 2014 96,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 93,491 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,169 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,085 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,982 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,902 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 NFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

LG51 NFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LG51 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 NFM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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