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LV51 LMM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 72,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff have slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates On Dash Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on Dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body Panel Damage /Dent no sharp edge

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates On Dash

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on Dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing up Ball Joint Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body Panel Damage /Dent no sharp edge .

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,466 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear dent on body panel

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 67,421 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear dent on body panel

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,948 miles

Oil leak Diff oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,554 miles

Engine light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F wiper worn.

Fail 29 Aug 2016 52,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F wiper worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,431 miles

Engine light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,358 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,373 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 LMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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