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NV51 LLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,458 mi
Last recorded191,458 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 191,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 176,399 miles

oil dip stick missing = minor stone chips front w/screen = oil leak rear differensial = n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split = BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND CLOSE APRX 3MM = some play both front inner rack arms

Fail 3 Aug 2011 176,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil dip stick missing = minor stone chips front w/screen = oil leak rear differensial = n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split = BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND CLOSE APRX 3MM = some play both front inner rack arms

Pass 31 Jan 2011 160,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 146,523 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 146,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 141,896 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 141,876 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 131,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 123,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,828 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 108,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 108,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 99,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 99,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,628 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 98,508 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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NV51 LLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV51 LLU, 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 NV51 LLU registered?

NV51 LLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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