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NL51 AXR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

50,445 mi
Last recorded50,445 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 50,445 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,271 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 44,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,154 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,620 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 15,213 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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NL51 AXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 NL51 AXR, 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 NL51 AXR registered?

NL51 AXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is NL51 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 AXR shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL51 AXR have outstanding finance?

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