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LW51 XOF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT-FRONT AND REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT -FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,794 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,660 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,737 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

engine light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 25,332 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 XOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

LW51 XOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2001.

Is LW51 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 XOF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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