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LM51 BZA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,745 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

nearside front tyre tread depth is 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,990 miles

brake pipes covered with a cover in the centre of the vehicle

offside front tyre feathering

oil leak under engine tray

rear axle diff slightly oiled

Fail 24 Jun 2017 54,990 miles

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

rear axle diff slightly oiled

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered with a cover in the centre of the vehicle

offside front tyre feathering

oil leak under engine tray

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,740 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,273 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,954 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 BZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

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

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