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LG51 XGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,004 mi
Last recorded43,004 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 43,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area slightly corroded, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area, slightly corroded, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,709 miles

Rear sub light on

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system bracket damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 37,374 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

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

Rear exhaust box retaining bracket corroded away but system still adequately supported

Fail 9 Aug 2018 36,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box retaining bracket corroded away but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount rusted away by diff

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,291 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery & sills covered

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,816 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,814 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,202 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 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

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

Is LG51 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XGF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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