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LM51 AXV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,536 mi
Last recorded200,536 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 200,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 179,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 162,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2017 144,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 122,204 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 122,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,017 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 114,017 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,154 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,369 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2008 76,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,641 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 AXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LM51 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

LM51 AXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is LM51 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 AXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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