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EU51 XLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm outer bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm outer bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Side repeater slightly discoloured Slight damage (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Spot not working

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Casing all cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Casing all cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,587 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 95,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,979 miles

EML ON

Fail 26 Apr 2018 93,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML ON

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,301 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,017 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,041 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,189 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,134 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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EU51 XLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EU51 XLB, 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 EU51 XLB registered?

EU51 XLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is EU51 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 XLB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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