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LR51 VEM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,368 mi
Last recorded133,368 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 133,368 miles

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,609 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 30 Jun 2015 128,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 126,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 118,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 113,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 89,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,567 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 80,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,050 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 VEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

LR51 VEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is LR51 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VEM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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