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LM51 KCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,097 mi
Last recorded33,097 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 33,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 26,032 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 26,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 19,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 19,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 17,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,503 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 17,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 17,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,564 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 14,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 11,802 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 11,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 10,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 9,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 7,764 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 4,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 4,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 3,606 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 KCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

LM51 KCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is LM51 KCY safe to buy?

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