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LS51 NNX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,857 mi
Last recorded94,857 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 NNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 94,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,438 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 89,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,182 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 87,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s/r + n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 85,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,906 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,177 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,076 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

nearside rear outer sidewall worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,076 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

nearside rear outer sidewall worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,632 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,632 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,062 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS51 NNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS51 NNX, 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 LS51 NNX registered?

LS51 NNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 NNX safe to buy?

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