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LV51 LPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,291 mi
Last recorded115,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 103,642 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,961 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 92,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

covers fitted under car

front discs worn,replace when pads wear out

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted under car

front discs worn,replace when pads wear out

Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,619 miles

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

large cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

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 LPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPA, 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

How do I check the history of LV51 LPA?

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What year was LV51 LPA registered?

LV51 LPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LV51 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 LPA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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