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LM51 WWT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,341 mi
Last recorded118,341 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,341 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 105,289 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 12 Nov 2016 105,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,106 miles

Nearside Front NAILED

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front NAILED

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,137 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,911 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 WWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WWT, 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 WWT registered?

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

Is LM51 WWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 WWT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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