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2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · LC51 AHD

LC51 AHD

2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12/10/2001. Recorded mileage 38,999 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2001 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 09/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
38,999 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2295cc

LC51 AHD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
  • 38,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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LC51 AHD Mileage History

  1. 11/10/202137,453 mi
  2. 10/10/202238,092 mi+639 mi
  3. 19/09/202338,271 mi+179 mi
  4. 30/09/202438,609 mi+338 mi
  5. 02/10/202538,999 mi+390 mi

Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LC51 AHD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 16:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (LC51 AHD) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY