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OE51 LLX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,785 mi
Last recorded114,785 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,208 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETEREIORATED

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F ANTI ROLL-BAR LINK

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/R ANTI ROLL-BAR D BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F ANTI ROLL-BAR LINK

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,345 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play at n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play at n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,766 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,924 miles

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

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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OE51 LLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OE51 LLX, 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 OE51 LLX registered?

OE51 LLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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