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LM51 OJB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,254 mi
Last recorded174,254 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 174,254 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 164,731 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All wheel arches corroded

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front lower suspension arms forward most bushes deteriorated

Head lamp lenses cloudy

Offside Front Tyre has minor inner edge wear

Offside Windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Offside Wing mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links and "D" bushes

Slight play in steering rack side arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,648 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All wheel arches starting to corrode

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Knock from steering, suspect lower UJ but area covered with trim

Near side rear side light dim

Off side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear half worn

Slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2016 148,483 miles

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

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

All brake discs slightly worn

All wheel arches starting to corrode

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Knock from steering, suspect lower UJ but area covered with trim

Near side rear side light dim

Off side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear half worn

Slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 122,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,580 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,989 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 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

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

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