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LM51 OHG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 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 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seeping from rear differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seeping from rear differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (very slight) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,856 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,496 miles

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,893 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Oil leak dif. ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,132 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 22,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 OHG, 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

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What year was LM51 OHG registered?

LM51 OHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is LM51 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 OHG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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