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LS51 XOY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,257 mi
Last recorded178,257 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 178,257 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust clamp loose

Fail 30 Nov 2015 178,256 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,250 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 151,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 148,112 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 145,344 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,220 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 129,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,689 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 104,458 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 95,035 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 95,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,406 miles

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

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

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 XOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XOY, 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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LS51 XOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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