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AV51 LJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,424 mi
Last recorded88,424 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 88,424 miles

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,465 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on ouyer edge of tread.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 82,679 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 82,679 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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AV51 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV51 LJX?

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What year was AV51 LJX registered?

AV51 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is AV51 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LJX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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