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LX51 WPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,275 mi
Last recorded57,275 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has age cracks in tread

Fail 12 Jan 2018 57,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cracks in tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre has age cracks in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,196 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 53,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,095 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 47,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,456 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,062 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mouting broken but still fully supported

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,226 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 36,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,107 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 WPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 WPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 WPN registered?

LX51 WPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LX51 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 WPN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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