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LM51 WWD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,592 mi
Last recorded40,592 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,377 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

gearbox and rear diff oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

under trays obscuring components

Fail 18 Nov 2015 40,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

gearbox and rear diff oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

under trays obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,842 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 37,822 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,639 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,120 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 WWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

LM51 WWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is LM51 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 WWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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