MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f tyre low on edges
o/s/r tyer low on inner edges
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake waring light on dash
n/s/r tyre low on edges
o/s/f tyre low on edges
o/s/r tyer low on inner edges
rear wheel bearings not tested
rear tyres low on edges
bind from n/s/r wheel
child seats fitted to all rear seats
n/s/f tyre low on edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bind from n/s/r wheel
child seats fitted to all rear seats
n/s/f tyre low on edge
rear tyres low on edges
foot /handbrake assy does not allways fully return . small chip on screen , wiper blades poor
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
foot /handbrake assy does not allways fully return . small chip on screen , wiper blades poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
foot/handbrake not always fully returning (warning light on)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
foot/hand brake not fully retuning
glow plug light on at time of test . hand brake warning ligt some times does not go out when released
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
glow plug light on at time of test . hand brake warning ligt some times does not go out when released
nail in n.s.r tyre (wear on edges). rear brake pads needed soon
parking brake warning light flickers on at times
both rear tyre treads worn low.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM51 LVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SM51 LVC, 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 SM51 LVC registered?
SM51 LVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.
Is SM51 LVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM51 LVC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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