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LP51 NZN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,823 mi
Last recorded109,823 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,823 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated

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

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

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

One of three rear exhaust support brackets broken (corroded/detached)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 109,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

One of three rear exhaust support brackets broken (corroded/detached)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 107,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,038 miles

Bonnet safety catch pull broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2011 96,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,553 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,551 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 93,550 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,088 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre tread low and outer edge worn

offside and nearside front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,841 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 NZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

LP51 NZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LP51 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 NZN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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