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LV51 FNO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2016

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 131,389 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 123,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 123,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 112,029 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,776 miles

ESP light is on.

Front screen is cracked.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,571 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front screen is cracked.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,808 miles

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

N/s side repaeater is damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 101,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

N/s side repaeater is damaged.

N/s wiper is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,739 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Gaiter on forwardmost n/s front ball joint is split.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 95,739 miles

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

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

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Gaiter on forwardmost n/s front ball joint is split.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,580 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 90,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Extensive covers underneath preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gaiter on forwardmost n/s ball joint is split.

Gaitres split on both front anti roll bar links & joints have slight play.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,280 miles

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

both front sides upper and lower anti roll bar linkarms gators split .

Pass 21 Sep 2005 79,734 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 79,718 miles

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

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

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 FNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV51 FNO, 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 LV51 FNO registered?

LV51 FNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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