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LD51 XAR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,553 mi
Last recorded93,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 93,542 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r side light brighter than o/s

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 30 May 2014 88,598 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,725 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f suspension control arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,176 miles

N/S/F caster arm ball joint split but no excessive movement

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still posible

Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,176 miles

N/S/F caster arm ball joint split but no excessive movement

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still posible

Fail 2 Nov 2009 63,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads and discs

nearside headlight pattern

offside door mirror flexing

offside rear coil spring rusty at bottom

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,472 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 XAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

LD51 XAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LD51 XAR safe to buy?

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