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LB51 ANX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,702 mi
Last recorded135,702 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ANX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 122,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,358 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing on edge

rear pads low

rear tyres wearing low

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,370 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,147 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,100 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link,ball joint jacket in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,880 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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LB51 ANX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LB51 ANX, 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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LB51 ANX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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