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LM51 AXF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,855 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 125,094 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 125,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

noisey pulley from engine bay. Emissions not tested, as may cause damage.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 118,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 118,950 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear indicator slightly faded

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,845 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 109,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 105,049 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on outer areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment A.S.A.P

Fail 14 Oct 2009 105,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on outer areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment A.S.A.P

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,927 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 87,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,670 miles

Offside headlight beam pattern vague.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 62,871 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 AXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AXF, 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 AXF registered?

LM51 AXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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