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LM51 OJL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,483 mi
Last recorded70,483 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,215 miles

Offside Front slight fading on off side front door mirror glass

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front slight fading on off side front door mirror glass

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side door mirrorglass chromatic fading

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,902 miles

off side door mirrorglass chromatic fading

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,449 miles

front brake discs lipped ''

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,802 miles

very slight misting of oil frim differencal seal near side

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,788 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

LM51 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LM51 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 OJL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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