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LG51 XAW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,984 miles

park brake warning light on.

slight bind at both rear wheels

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

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

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

park brake system stiff.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 134,930 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 134,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 116,233 miles

rear/ front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,898 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 XAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG51 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

LG51 XAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LG51 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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