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LT51 XAH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,498 mi
Last recorded188,498 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 188,498 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 184,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 177,031 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2014 177,031 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2013 172,108 miles

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

steering has slight play at inner fixings

Pass 11 Feb 2013 172,108 miles

steering has slight play at inner fixings

Pass 28 Apr 2011 153,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 138,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 126,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 126,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 113,479 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2007 109,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,109 miles

parking brake required attention

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 XAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT51 XAH, 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 LT51 XAH registered?

LT51 XAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 XAH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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