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LE51 XLT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 87,536 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 87,536 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,577 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,283 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 85,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,532 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,307 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 79,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 77,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,934 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,705 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,633 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,259 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,259 miles

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

off side front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,183 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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LE51 XLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LE51 XLT, 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 LE51 XLT registered?

LE51 XLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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