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LS51 XPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,115 mi
Last recorded173,115 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 173,115 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2023 173,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 167,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight low effort on o/s parking brake

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 1 Nov 2021 161,999 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight low effort on o/s parking brake

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2020 156,819 miles

engine & body under panels fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 156,818 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine & body under panels fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trans axle (1.1.11 (c))

under body panels fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 141,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 141,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 134,193 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 134,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,643 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,538 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,657 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,778 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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LS51 XPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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