MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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MIL illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
MIL illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted to vehicle
High level stop lamp missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fore most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers fitted to vehicle
High level stop lamp missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Central Stop lamp obscured more than 50% high level (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres zero tread on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Metal brake pipe poor fitment
Oil leak Engine Gearbox Differential ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front tyres zero tread on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Metal brake pipe poor fitment
Oil leak Engine Gearbox Differential ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak rear diff
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
near side rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearin g on out side. adv ice tracking.
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 CFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 LR51 CFM, 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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LR51 CFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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