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LD51 RXY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,174 mi
Last recorded131,174 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 RXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 131,174 miles

Nearside Door mirror loose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,665 miles

front tyres cracking at tread

n/s/r tyre cut at sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,139 miles

corosion at o/s/f brake pipe

front tyres cracking at tread

n/s mirror body damaged

o/s mirror glass fading

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,625 miles

front tyres cracking at tread

n/s mirrordamaged

n/s/r tyre cut at sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2015 129,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s mirrordamaged

n/s/r tyre cut at sidewall

front tyres cracking at tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,867 miles

corrosion at front brake pipes

front tyres cracking at tread

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre cut at sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,713 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 113,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 121,838 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 121,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 116,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 112,914 miles

corrosion at exhaust

corrosion at rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 108,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 100,242 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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LD51 RXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD51 RXY, 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 LD51 RXY registered?

LD51 RXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LD51 RXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 RXY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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