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LM51 RBF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,561 mi
Last recorded147,561 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,561 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 147,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 13 May 2013 133,909 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 133,905 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2012 123,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

Fail 28 May 2012 123,529 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,935 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,041 miles

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 19 Feb 2009 78,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 78,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,079 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 52,481 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,604 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 RBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBF, 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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LM51 RBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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