MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery warning light on
brake pad wear warning light on
engine warning light on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery warning light on
brake pad wear warning light on
engine warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
EXHAUST BLOW.
GENERAL UNDER SIDE CORROSION.
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED
REAR BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED
WEAR INNER RACK JOINTS.
WEAR TO SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BUSHES AND GAITERS.
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
EXHAUST BLOW.
GENERAL UNDER SIDE CORROSION.
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED
REAR BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED
WEAR INNER RACK JOINTS.
WEAR TO SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BUSHES AND GAITERS.
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN.
EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE JOINT
engine management light on
off side rear road wheel damaged.
strong advise!! off side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge.
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN.
EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE JOINT
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on
off side rear road wheel damaged.
strong advise!! off side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine warning light on
nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine light on
o/s mirror very slightly loose
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 LWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 LR51 LWG, 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 LR51 LWG registered?
LR51 LWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.
Is LR51 LWG safe to buy?
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