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LV51 EFD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,602 mi
Last recorded135,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 135,537 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 124,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 114,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 102,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 91,534 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 90,984 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 77,391 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 77,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 77,334 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wheels binding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,140 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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LV51 EFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV51 EFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 EFD registered?

LV51 EFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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