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LV51 XFL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,261 mi
Last recorded226,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 226,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 226,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 216,358 miles

Central Exhaust mount welds broken [wired to rear anti roll bar]

Nearside Rear Park brake low effort

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 216,337 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mount welds broken [wired to rear anti roll bar]

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Park brake low effort

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 207,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost outer bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 207,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost outer bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 198,757 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 198,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 188,759 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 188,759 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 177,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2012 166,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 141,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 116,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,387 miles

slight imbalance to front footbrake readings.

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft to diff oil seal.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 100,375 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight imbalance to front footbrake readings.

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft to diff oil seal.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,481 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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LV51 XFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV51 XFL, 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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LV51 XFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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