MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front registration plate cracked
slight play in both front wheel bearings
engine cover fitted
large undertray fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion inner wheel arch offside rear
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine cover fitted
large undertray fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion inner wheel arch offside rear
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch lower corner
engine oil leak
front and rear tyres differant makes
fuel light on
o/s steering rack gaiter oil soaked
poly-v-belt cracked to excess
unable to check door sills covers fitted
unable to check engine components large cover fitted
unable to check n/s/r coil spring
unable to check parts of steering components large under tray fitted
srs light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch lower corner
engine oil leak
front and rear tyres differant makes
fuel light on
o/s steering rack gaiter oil soaked
poly-v-belt cracked to excess
unable to check door sills covers fitted
unable to check engine components large cover fitted
unable to check n/s/r coil spring
unable to check parts of steering components large under tray fitted
srs light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak from rear differential
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX51 ZHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZHR, 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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LX51 ZHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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