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LM51 PXC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,622 mi
Last recorded174,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 PXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 174,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 174,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 169,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 162,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 152,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 141,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,471 miles

Minor oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,421 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,128 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf tyre has a cut in the sidewall (not throught to chords)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 38,128 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

osf tyre has a cut in the sidewall (not throught to chords)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LM51 PXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM51 PXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM51 PXC registered?

LM51 PXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LM51 PXC safe to buy?

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