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LG51 XFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 104,786 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 101,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,084 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,888 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 87,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,948 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

centre exhust mount is broken, however exhust is secure at time of test

offside mirror glass is starting to deteriorate

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,948 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

centre exhust mount is broken, however exhust is secure at time of test

offside mirror glass is starting to deteriorate

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,955 miles

All four brake discs have signs of wear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front mirror glass is starting to deteriating

Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All four brake discs have signs of wear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front mirror glass is starting to deteriating

Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,000 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,981 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,787 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,359 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,791 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 XFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

LG51 XFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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