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LM51 WUW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,427 mi
Last recorded51,427 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,560 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 46,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 44,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,137 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,767 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 39,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 36,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,803 miles

engine light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,089 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 WUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

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

Is LM51 WUW safe to buy?

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