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LX51 ZDK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,361 mi
Last recorded133,361 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 133,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various places

engine light on

Fail 18 Dec 2025 133,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various places

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 122,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear underside of vehicle corroded on various places but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,759 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 116,060 miles

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

unable to check front pads

Fail 11 Dec 2019 116,050 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check front pads

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,878 miles

both rear coil springs are rusty

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

wheel arches and underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2017 111,445 miles

Nearside side repeater mirror unit slightly damaged

both rear wheel arches surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine check light is on

nearside mirror indicator lens is cracked and damaged half of the bulbs are not working

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear to middle section of exhaust bracket is missing is still supported

vehicle has corrosion in various areas on under side

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,218 miles

handbrake release pull lever is slightly sticky

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside mirror indicator lens is slightly damaged

rear exhaust box front rear mount is missing exhaust is still supported

Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot (2.4.G.2)

handbrake release pull lever is slightly sticky

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside mirror indicator lens is slightly damaged

rear exhaust box front rear mount is missing exhaust is still supported

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,526 miles

handbrake release pull lever is sightly sticky

nearside front tyre is wearing outter tread

offside front antiroll bar link top rubber boot is sightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,850 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,483 miles

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,208 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail on inner edge of tread/side wall

Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,208 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a nail on inner edge of tread/side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,264 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,898 miles

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,712 miles

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,328 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 ZDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

LX51 ZDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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