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LM51 PVD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 PVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,154 miles

Nearside front tyre has approx 2.5mm of tread

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre has approx 3mm of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,107 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 109,107 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 89,686 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,517 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,677 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

LM51 PVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LM51 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 PVD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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