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LV51 HTG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,835 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,885 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 75,198 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 75,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing low

advise exhaust system corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,627 miles

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

rear number plate seperating

Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate seperating

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,512 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,365 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 HTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

LV51 HTG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LV51 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 HTG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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