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LM51 RGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 136,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,513 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 133,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 128,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,369 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 120,369 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 110,704 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 110,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,579 miles

Centre Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,581 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,169 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,169 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,752 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,658 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 79,658 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,743 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,743 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,418 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,412 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,582 miles

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

nearside front tyre edges wear out

Pass 1 Dec 2005 47,146 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 RGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

LM51 RGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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