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LH51 BLX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 76,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,387 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,371 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,650 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,361 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 22,425 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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LH51 BLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LH51 BLX, 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 LH51 BLX registered?

LH51 BLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LH51 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH51 BLX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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