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LC51 XYX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,270 mi
Last recorded43,270 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,992 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,789 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,246 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,996 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,459 miles

Oil weep from rocker cover

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,927 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,720 miles

OSF tourque arm bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,530 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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LC51 XYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LC51 XYX, 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 LC51 XYX registered?

LC51 XYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LC51 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 XYX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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