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LM51 WTG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 2mm tread depth & cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 2mm tread depth & cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 2mm tread depth & cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,956 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyre treads slight wear on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,763 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,384 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 WTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WTG, 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 WTG registered?

LM51 WTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LM51 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 WTG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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