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PX51 LCW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 108,803 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 169,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 158,230 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 158,196 miles

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are on the limit!!

n/s/r tyre has had a sidewall repair

o/s/f suspension top mount is slightly rough/notchy

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2015 140,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,804 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 134,804 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,505 miles

n/s washer requires attention

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre deteriorated in inner sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2013 129,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s washer requires attention

n/s/r tyre deteriorated in inner sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 124,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,245 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 92,418 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,497 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 21 Mar 2008 77,497 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,861 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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PX51 LCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX51 LCW, 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 PX51 LCW registered?

PX51 LCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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