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LT51 AXA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,531 mi
Last recorded149,531 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 149,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded requires attention (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,442 miles

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

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

child seats insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2015 144,268 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

child seats insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2014 137,408 miles

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

cuts to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

dampness around rear differential

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around n/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

n/s/f jacking block missing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 137,401 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f jacking block missing

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

cuts to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

dampness around rear differential

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around n/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 206,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PAS noisy.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 206,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

PAS noisy.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,134 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond may need attention asap

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 111,201 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 100,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,982 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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LT51 AXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT51 AXA, 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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LT51 AXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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