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LM51 ZWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ZWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 112,203 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 112,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,574 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,570 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,059 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,189 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,737 miles

Both no.plates delaminating along top edges.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both no.plates delaminating along top edges.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,101 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 ZWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

LM51 ZWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LM51 ZWL safe to buy?

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