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LD51 WXT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,034 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 130,989 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2016 121,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,875 miles

corner bolt adrift from n/s of lower engine covers

engine oil leaks from o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,735 miles

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

engine noise on idle /suspect water pump/

o/s/r parking brake low on effort

service light showing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,088 miles

o/s head lamp pattern just in spec

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,534 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,580 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread outside edge is worn

Pass 8 May 2008 62,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 31,833 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 WXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

LD51 WXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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