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NL51 DXD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,411 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 70,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,189 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lenses require cleaning, not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under covers fitted, unable to inspect all under body components.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe covered in grease at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe covered in grease at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe covered in grease at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe covered in grease at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,271 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 38,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,911 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,543 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2016 29,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes have a grease coating

engine check light

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,029 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 25,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,303 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 DXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DXD, 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 NL51 DXD registered?

NL51 DXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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