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LX51 WOD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 137,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,683 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 131,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 94,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,234 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 WOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

LX51 WOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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