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LM51 PVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,831 mi
Last recorded186,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 186,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 186,829 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure two bulges as marked. Also edge worn seriously (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 183,644 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outside edge slightly worn

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 183,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre outside edge slightly worn

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 176,104 miles

exhaust rubbers broken by the rear box

require two bulbs in the rear lights position lamps at bottom

Fail 5 Jul 2017 176,097 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint marked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rubbers broken by the rear box

require two bulbs in the rear lights position lamps at bottom

Pass 14 Jul 2016 170,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 165,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on both front & rear brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2015 165,382 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on both front & rear brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,816 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,782 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brakes showing distortion

Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,339 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 PVT 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 76.5%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

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

Is LM51 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 PVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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