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SF51 LMV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 LMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 55,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 53,713 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 51,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 35,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,992 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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SF51 LMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SF51 LMV, 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 SF51 LMV registered?

SF51 LMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is SF51 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 LMV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF51 LMV have outstanding finance?

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