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LM51 AWA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 116,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,249 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but the system is secure.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount missing but the system is secure.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,162 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but the system is secure.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but the system is secure.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,204 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 79,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,810 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,783 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 54,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,700 miles

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

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

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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LM51 AWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LM51 AWA, 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 LM51 AWA registered?

LM51 AWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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