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LB51 OXG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,591 mi
Last recorded60,591 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,591 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,323 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,729 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,900 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,572 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 OXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXG, 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 LB51 OXG registered?

LB51 OXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is LB51 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 OXG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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