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LM51 DHD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,320 mi
Last recorded132,320 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 132,320 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 132,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,555 miles

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

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

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

both rear link bars slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2014 108,555 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear link bars slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2014 103,317 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 88,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,103 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 31,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

LM51 DHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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