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LR51 PXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,861 miles

BAS brake assist warning message displayed

Engine management warning lamp on

Engine running rough

Outer wheel arch areas corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 29 Apr 2017 94,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

BAS brake assist warning message displayed

Engine management warning lamp on

Engine running rough

Outer wheel arch areas corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

brake assist warning lamp on indicates a fault

wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

brake assist warning lamp on indicates a fault

wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 85,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

corrosion around all wheel arches

damage to front lower bumper leaving front fog lamps insecure

Fail 7 May 2015 85,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

corrosion around all wheel arches

damage to front lower bumper leaving front fog lamps insecure

Pass 5 May 2014 79,166 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

n/s rear inner sidewall tyre slightly damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 68,094 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres on limit

Pass 3 May 2011 59,707 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn (nearing limit).

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in both front steering rack-ends

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,798 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,283 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 PXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PXX, 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 LR51 PXX registered?

LR51 PXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LR51 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 PXX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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