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LR51 NSV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 NSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,092 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,702 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,531 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,740 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn & lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing middle of tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,052 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,418 miles

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,398 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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LR51 NSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

LR51 NSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LR51 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 NSV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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