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LG51 NVB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,936 mi
Last recorded65,936 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 65,936 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 53,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,952 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Good Year 195/65 X R15V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn down to 1.6mm [Good Year 195/65 X R15V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,548 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,472 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,751 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm.[Good Year 195/65 X R15H]

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,634 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 NVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

LG51 NVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LG51 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 NVB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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