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LM51 RFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 116,041 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,164 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,058 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,446 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 RFO 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 88.2%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

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

Is LM51 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RFO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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