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CX51 LNM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,680 mi
Last recorded150,680 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 LNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 150,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 150,678 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear both side (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,187 miles

Brake pipe to offside front flexi corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 144,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexi brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes to offside front flexi corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear side lamp dim.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 140,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 139,743 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 139,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 138,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,895 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 101,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,618 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,025 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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CX51 LNM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX51 LNM, 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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CX51 LNM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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