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LM51 AWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,494 mi
Last recorded157,494 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 157,494 miles

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

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

has oil leaks

nearside/offside rear tyres starting to wear low

slight movement in nearside/offside front steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 142,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 142,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 129,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 104,453 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 29,531 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 86,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 75,833 miles

air box insecure

end of high level brake light inop

front lower arms bushes split

Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,833 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front lower arms bushes split

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight play in n/s arb drop link

air box insecure

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

end of high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,375 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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LM51 AWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AWC, 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 AWC registered?

LM51 AWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LM51 AWC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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