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LV51 SVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 144,211 miles

General corrosion to underside

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,357 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,733 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,504 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,560 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 125,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,202 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,614 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls damaged but not yet exposing canvas.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,190 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,139 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,249 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s/rear seat belt twisted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,878 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,263 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 29,263 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 SVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

LV51 SVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LV51 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 SVT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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