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LR51 PWF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 84,937 miles

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

just pass emissions

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,461 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both in poor condition (0.1 (b))

number plate lights detreated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 40,521 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 40,521 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,319 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 38,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,215 miles

Damage to both rear outer wheel rims.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,098 miles

Wear to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,864 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,863 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 25,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,278 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 PWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

LR51 PWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is LR51 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 PWF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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