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LR51 PVY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 132,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,445 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,923 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge within the limit..

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,862 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,776 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2009 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,902 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 38,902 miles

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

Offside Rear 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.

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 PVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR51 PVY registered?

LR51 PVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is LR51 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 PVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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