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LM51 WVN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,630 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,726 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 86,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp starting to deteriorate

oil leak gear box area

Pass 23 May 2019 77,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,335 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,239 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,742 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 WVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM51 WVN?

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What year was LM51 WVN registered?

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

Is LM51 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 WVN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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