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MC51 LRX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,737 mi
Last recorded53,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,737 miles

Nearside Front bumper trim insecure

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

Fail 29 May 2026 53,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" SP wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front bumper trim insecure

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

Pass 20 May 2025 44,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 44,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 41,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 39,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,362 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,887 miles

Offside Lower Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,528 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2015 27,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 22,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,163 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,055 miles

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS RUUSTED/PITTED

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Fail 6 Jun 2012 14,053 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS RUUSTED/PITTED

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Pass 11 May 2011 12,580 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,848 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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MC51 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC51 LRX, 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 MC51 LRX registered?

MC51 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is MC51 LRX safe to buy?

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