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LX51 ZFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ZFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 138,678 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 180,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 166,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 162,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 150,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 139,306 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2006 139,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

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 ZFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

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

Is LX51 ZFO safe to buy?

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