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LF51 XXT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,800 mi
Last recorded86,800 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,800 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

both headlight lens wearing.

engine cover fitted.

new oil on under trays.

small stone chip on windscreen.

under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

both headlight lens wearing.

engine cover fitted.

new oil on under trays.

small stone chip on windscreen.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,206 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,773 miles

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

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,820 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,790 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,446 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,549 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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LF51 XXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF51 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

LF51 XXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LF51 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XXT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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