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LG51 XBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,407 mi
Last recorded144,407 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 131,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,710 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,670 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 121,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 95,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,814 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW †AND BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,362 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 1 Aug 2005 43,158 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 XBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XBT, 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 LG51 XBT registered?

LG51 XBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LG51 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XBT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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