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LM51 WUL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 105,664 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 101,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,329 miles

play in steering rack

r subframe and link arms corroding

Fail 31 May 2013 89,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in steering rack

r subframe and link arms corroding

Pass 17 May 2012 80,407 miles

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

Slight Play O/s/f Inner Track Rod Joint

Fail 17 May 2012 80,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Play O/s/f Inner Track Rod Joint

Pass 13 May 2011 72,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

age cracking to all rear suspension arm bushes

age cracking to rear subframe bushes

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim broken

o/s/f drop link leaking grease

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 May 2011

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

age cracking to all rear suspension arm bushes

age cracking to rear subframe bushes

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim broken

o/s/f drop link leaking grease

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 May 2009 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 61,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 61,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 57,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,320 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2005 44,926 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 WUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

LM51 WUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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