MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf osf (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr osr (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
under tray fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in osf steering rack end
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon
due to covers all under neath car , unable to check under car components properley
front discs worn slightly
offside steering rack has slight play in it
rear diff leaking oil
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon
due to covers all under neath car , unable to check under car components properley
front discs worn slightly
offside steering rack has slight play in it
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 VGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VGV, 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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LR51 VGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.
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