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LV51 XNC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

n/s side repeater damaged

suspension components+wheel arches+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,578 miles

n/s side repeater lamp damaged,play in steering,suspension components+wheel arches corroded,both rear tyres getting low on tread,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust corroded/slight leaks,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,757 miles

slight play in steering,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components+wheel arches corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in front & rear anti roll bar bushes & links

wear in front & rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in front & rear anti roll bar bushes & links

wear in front & rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,406 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread,suspension components corroded,anti roll bar bushes slight play,brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,400 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight hand brake imbalance

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,480 miles

brake discs wearing

suspension components corroded,inner wing cover broken

Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,480 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake discs wearing

brake pads wearing

suspension components corroded,inner wing cover broken

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,018 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,both rear tyres getting low on tread+nails in tyres,brake discs wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,390 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 48,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,803 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 XNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV51 XNC, 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 LV51 XNC registered?

LV51 XNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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