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LN51 AVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 107,564 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,967 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,966 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,520 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 83,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 78,905 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 16 May 2013 78,905 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,238 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 72,238 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,193 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,076 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,076 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,415 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 27,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning staying on

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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LN51 AVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LN51 AVW, 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 LN51 AVW registered?

LN51 AVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LN51 AVW safe to buy?

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