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LM51 BHO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,667 mi
Last recorded72,667 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,916 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,976 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance gaffa tape removed orange repair tape fitted (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside rear lower suspension joint

Fail 29 Aug 2013 62,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,162 miles

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

play in offside rear lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,770 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 BHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BHO, 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 BHO registered?

LM51 BHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is LM51 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 BHO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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