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LM51 PXO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,696 mi
Last recorded183,696 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 PXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 183,696 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 183,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 179,078 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 179,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 175,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 172,745 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 172,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 160,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 160,997 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 146,374 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 146,319 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 132,091 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jan 2007 114,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,871 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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LM51 PXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM51 PXO, 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 LM51 PXO registered?

LM51 PXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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