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LX51 VXV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,678 mi
Last recorded176,678 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 176,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 176,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 169,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 162,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 154,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 154,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,649 miles

Centre exhaust brackets insecure but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 5 Nov 2014 136,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 136,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,983 miles

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,140 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 107,165 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 107,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,924 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 82,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,645 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 50,467 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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LX51 VXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX51 VXV, 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 LX51 VXV registered?

LX51 VXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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