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LM51 PVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,953 mi
Last recorded69,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,953 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside reversing light inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,411 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2016 65,932 miles

Centre Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

damage to offside front

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,440 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

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

tyre size - 205/55/16/V

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,021 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,019 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,950 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2007 43,133 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,325 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 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

LM51 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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