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LM51 DNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 93,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,026 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,599 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,327 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 70,327 miles

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear 195/65/ R 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex i hose (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex i hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,919 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,965 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,251 miles

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,497 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,345 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,213 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 DNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

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

Is LM51 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DNV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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