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LG51 NZF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,754 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror damage but still working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 68,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror damage but still working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,240 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 91y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,282 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 66,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,300 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall spliting

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,134 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall slight splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,637 miles

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,906 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 11 Aug 2011 44,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,503 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 NZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

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

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