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LR51 PWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 144,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 96,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,164 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,755 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,569 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 39,559 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 39,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

LR51 PWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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