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LM51 HTZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,211 mi
Last recorded150,211 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 150,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 142,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 159,821 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 159,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 150,786 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 150,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 132,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 118,508 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

srs light on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 118,508 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

srs light on

Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,158 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,748 miles

condition of rear number plate

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,335 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Jun 2008 79,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,289 miles

Rear Diff leaking Oil

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 HTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

LM51 HTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LM51 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 HTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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