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SM51 LVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 LVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,275 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,399 miles

management light on

Pass 24 Dec 2009 55,996 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 48,513 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,795 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 38,252 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,328 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM51 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

SM51 LVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is SM51 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 LVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM51 LVW have outstanding finance?

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