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LM51 DLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,650 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 56,643 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside drop mlink

Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,581 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 38,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,731 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 33,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,824 miles

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 28 Jun 2017 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side wall deep tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side wall deep tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner side wall bulge+deep tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,651 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 23,964 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake wear warning sensor indicate fault

Pass 27 Jul 2013 20,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,910 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 18,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 16,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,245 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 15,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,458 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 11,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 9,135 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 DLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM51 DLU?

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What year was LM51 DLU registered?

LM51 DLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LM51 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DLU shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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