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LW51 XOD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,225 mi
Last recorded61,225 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,225 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,627 miles

EML indicates a malfunction on a petrol vehicle first used before 1 July 2003

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 53,625 miles

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

EML indicates a malfunction on a petrol vehicle first used before 1 July 2003

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,783 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm and also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm and also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Screen wash leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,356 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,156 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,221 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 22,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2011 18,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,987 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,973 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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LW51 XOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LW51 XOD, 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 LW51 XOD registered?

LW51 XOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LW51 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 XOD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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