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SM51 LVB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,389 mi
Last recorded180,389 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 LVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 180,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 175,276 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 175,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 174,465 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 169,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 166,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 160,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 149,610 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 144,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 138,357 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2010 128,098 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre slight cracked & slight worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2010 128,098 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre slight cracked & slight worn inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,866 miles

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

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

front body slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 114,070 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 114,070 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 107,108 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 28 May 2008 96,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 95,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,514 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,514 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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SM51 LVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SM51 LVB, 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 SM51 LVB registered?

SM51 LVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is SM51 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 LVB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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