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LM51 TZB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,785 mi
Last recorded160,785 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 160,785 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 158,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rack end/drumstck has slight play

offside rack end/drumstick has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2010 152,112 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 143,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 134,199 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

UNDER COVERS FITTED.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 134,199 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

UNDER COVERS FITTED.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 122,816 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTSIDE †EDGE

Pass 28 Nov 2005 100,480 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS GETTING LOW ON TREAD †2MM

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

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 TZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

LM51 TZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LM51 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 TZB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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