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LX51 WTR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 134,462 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,348 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,776 miles

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

center exhaust mount missing

center rear view mirror delmenated not required for test

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing badly outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre poor suspect been run flat recommend replacement

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,051 miles

back up rear side light working fine at time of test

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

diff oil leak

drivers door mirror slightly poor

Fail 21 Aug 2009 87,051 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

back up rear side light working fine at time of test

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

diff oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,191 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm on tread

Offside rear tyre has 2mm on tread

Signs of oil leak from rear diff unit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,300 miles

esp warning light on

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,146 miles

oil leek from diff

Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,146 miles

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

oil leek from diff

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 WTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

LX51 WTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LX51 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 WTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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