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LD51 WXV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,487 mi
Last recorded69,487 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,246 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 64,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,879 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 57,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,241 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,216 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 43,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,953 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 29,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,149 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

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

Is LD51 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 WXV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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