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LX51 WSE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,574 miles

offside obligatory mirror repaired with tape secure at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,906 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,923 miles

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Fail 18 Aug 2009 37,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,560 miles

brake pedal creaping down.informed standerd

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,882 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

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 WSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

LX51 WSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LX51 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 WSE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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