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LR51 VGM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 97,186 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possible handbrake light staying on (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light stays on

parking brake pedal stiff to operate

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc,s worn inner surface

o/s/f roll bar boots split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,659 miles

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

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

change soon wipers

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,043 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 VGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

LR51 VGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LR51 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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