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LP51 NWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 118,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective monolith loose (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 116,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,534 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,948 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,526 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

offside rear tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 62,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,155 miles

n/s rear tyre on 2mm wear bar

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,904 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,904 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 27,367 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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LP51 NWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LP51 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

LP51 NWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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