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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration LP51NWW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2295cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective monolith loose (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,667 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,783 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,534 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,948 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,526 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,570 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,460 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,532 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202620 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,946 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,155 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,079 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,688 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2009 13 Jun 202613 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,265 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2008 13 Jun 202615 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,904 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2007 13 Jun 202615 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
18 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 27,367 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2006 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP51NWW was registered on 2001-09-03
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