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LG51 LXD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 66,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side-mirror lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,499 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,496 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,339 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2023 61,339 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,616 miles

under tray & sill cover fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 59,615 miles

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

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,962 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2021 57,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,032 miles

Top and bottom engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 56,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Top and bottom engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,559 miles

engine covers ,under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 53,559 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers ,under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,803 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 51,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,104 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,963 miles

Top and bottom tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 37,195 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,593 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,037 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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LG51 LXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG51 LXD, 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 LG51 LXD registered?

LG51 LXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LG51 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 LXD shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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