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LP51 NND

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,609 mi
Last recorded116,609 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 102,145 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,429 miles

Exhaust front and middle securing brackets broken

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust front and middle securing brackets broken

Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,755 miles

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

air bag light on

engine managment light on

front pads appear low - suggest replace

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall no cords showing

slight play in nearside front and offside front lower arms front bushes - suggest replace

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,755 miles

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

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

air bag light on

engine managment light on

front pads appear low - suggest replace

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall no cords showing

slight play in nearside front and offside front lower arms front bushes - suggest replace

Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,357 miles

'Knock' from steering - no fault found

airbag and engine management warning lamps illuminated

both rear tyres wearing near limit

play in nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still supported

Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,061 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 71,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 69,873 miles

n/s/f tyre & rim damaged

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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LP51 NND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LP51 NND, 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 LP51 NND registered?

LP51 NND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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