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LG51 XGE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

148,156 mi
Last recorded148,156 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake recording little effort

Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Mar 2020 144,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + Gaiter split open (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 139,820 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 139,746 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 139,746 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 129,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 129,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 124,799 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 124,792 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,768 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,768 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,201 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 100,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,228 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,707 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,255 miles

o/s/r tyre tread has a split starting around the tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2006 46,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge wearout

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 XGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XGE, 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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LG51 XGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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