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LF51 XCP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

322,407 mi
Last recorded322,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 322,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 184,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 184,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 181,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

eml light on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2018 181,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

eml light on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2017 178,316 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2017 178,315 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 175,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 172,807 miles

EML light stays on

Fail 8 Oct 2014 172,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light stays on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 152,836 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 143,985 miles

centre section exhaust hanger bracket missing

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 143,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre section exhaust hanger bracket missing

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 134,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 126,207 miles

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

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2008 126,207 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine fault light on

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2007 116,630 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2007 116,622 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,143 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2005 63,456 miles

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

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

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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LF51 XCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LF51 XCP, 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 LF51 XCP registered?

LF51 XCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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