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LR51 PXS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,221 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,668 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,130 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault BAS warning lamp illuminated (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,106 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,900 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Coating Unable To Inspect

Engine Management Light On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyres Wearing Low 2mm & Inner Tread Wall Wearing Low

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,872 miles

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

All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Coating Unable To Inspect

Engine Management Light On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyres Wearing Low 2mm & Inner Tread Wall Wearing Low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,526 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 86,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,428 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,025 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,613 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 45,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,409 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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LR51 PXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR51 PXS, 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 LR51 PXS registered?

LR51 PXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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