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LX51 WRV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,707 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

baby seats fitted to n/s/f and o/s/r

Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

baby seats fitted to n/s/f and o/s/r

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,621 miles

n,s,f and o,s,r seatbelts restricted inspection (child seats fitted)

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n,s,f and o,s,r seatbelts restricted inspection (child seats fitted)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,878 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,171 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,091 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,117 miles

nearside front wheel bearing very slight play

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 WRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

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

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