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LS51 NWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 NWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,312 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

different size tyres fitted front/rear axkes - 255/35 x 18 rear - 225/40 x 18 front

engine cover,undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2021 96,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer tread ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated/covered/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides in mirrors (4.4.3 (a))

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated/covered/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer tread ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides in mirrors (4.4.3 (a))

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differiential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,713 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 88,713 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 79,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,732 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 58,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,434 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 44,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 40,733 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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LS51 NWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS51 NWW, 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 LS51 NWW registered?

LS51 NWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 NWW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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