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LX51 WRU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,219 mi
Last recorded125,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 117,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 114,549 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 108,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,383 miles

Nearside front tyrte wearing on edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 86,570 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 28,687 miles

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

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

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 WRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

LX51 WRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 WRU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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