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LB51 LXG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,571 mi
Last recorded45,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 45,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 44,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,235 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 44,231 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,368 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,259 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 41,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,307 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,198 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 9,246 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 LXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LXG, 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 LB51 LXG?

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What year was LB51 LXG registered?

LB51 LXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LB51 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 LXG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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