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LM51 DFX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2022 114,925 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,427 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 114,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 113,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 111,999 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,406 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,277 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 102,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,844 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 92,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 87,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 75,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,755 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 52,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,836 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 DFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

LM51 DFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LM51 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DFX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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