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LM51 DPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,818 mi
Last recorded69,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,153 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,698 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,063 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 45,044 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,412 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,086 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,677 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,086 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 21,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 17 Dec 2005 21,849 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)

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 DPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DPN, 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 DPN registered?

LM51 DPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LM51 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DPN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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