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LY51 KXO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,514 mi
Last recorded54,514 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on outer edges.

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,439 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

large under trays

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear near to wear limiters

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,215 miles

large under trays

Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

large under trays

Pass 24 Oct 2005 29,811 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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LY51 KXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY51 KXO, 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 LY51 KXO registered?

LY51 KXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is LY51 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 KXO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 KXO have outstanding finance?

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