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LG51 NVM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,427 mi
Last recorded196,427 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 196,427 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust Clamp Broken But Still Adequately Supported

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Wheel Bearings (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nails In Tread Wall & Tyre 2mm Wearing Low Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & Perishing On Tread Walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror Glass Damaged (8.1.2a)

Oil Leak

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

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 189,020 miles

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

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 177,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

minor free play evident in steering rack offside but not serious at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2013 177,983 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 163,230 miles

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

O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 163,230 miles

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

O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 147,565 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 147,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 133,252 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 133,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 117,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 117,560 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,475 miles

Steering slight movement

Fail 21 Aug 2008 98,423 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 83,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,114 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 68,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 NVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

LG51 NVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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