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LV51 FKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,921 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,428 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,151 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,950 miles

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

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,380 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,380 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LV51 FKK, 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 FKK registered?

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

Is LV51 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 FKK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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