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LO51 NCF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,581 mi
Last recorded61,581 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

eml light on

Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,710 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

eml light on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

center exhaust bracket corroded

eml light on

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,549 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket corroded

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,339 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,639 miles

eml light on

osf jacking point damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light on

osf jacking point damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,511 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 39,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 13,693 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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LO51 NCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LO51 NCF, 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

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What year was LO51 NCF registered?

LO51 NCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LO51 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 NCF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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