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LD51 WXH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 125,675 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 125,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 105,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 105,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,945 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,945 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs lipped

Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,189 miles

Damage to N/S Sill panel underneath.

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,845 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,153 miles

rear anti roll bar rusty/ raer discs rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,014 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 57,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

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 WXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

LD51 WXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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