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LE51 FXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 129,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 126,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 123,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 120,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 117,100 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 117,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 114,203 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 105,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 105,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 90,595 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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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LE51 FXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LE51 FXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE51 FXJ registered?

LE51 FXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LE51 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 FXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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