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V16 LDS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,176 mi
Last recorded75,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 LDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak not excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,763 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,072 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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V16 LDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V16 LDS, 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 V16 LDS registered?

V16 LDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is V16 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 LDS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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