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MK51 VLX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,939 mi
Last recorded128,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,939 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 114,541 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,280 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust metal mounting broken

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system brackets heavily corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system brackets heavily corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,904 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns flat

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bracket broken away but exhaust is still secure to the vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,418 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

part of n/s side repeator n/w

Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

part of n/s side repeator n/w

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,698 miles

2 LED's inop in N/S mirror indicator

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,475 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 62,475 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,512 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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MK51 VLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK51 VLX, 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 MK51 VLX registered?

MK51 VLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is MK51 VLX safe to buy?

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