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LP51 NKX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

80,892 mi
Last recorded80,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,892 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 80,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 79,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 78,459 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 78,459 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,812 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,625 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 70,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,444 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 64,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

play in steering rack

rear diff leaking and noisey

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,087 miles

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Differential apears to be leaking @ the rear-end

Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Differential apears to be leaking @ the rear-end

Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 57,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,507 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,767 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,118 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,400 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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LP51 NKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LP51 NKX, 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 LP51 NKX registered?

LP51 NKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LP51 NKX safe to buy?

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