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PX51 LDL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,374 mi
Last recorded191,374 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 191,374 miles

N/S wiper blade split

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

O/S front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 180,833 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 180,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 162,451 miles

Under carriage cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2011 147,025 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

OSF headlamp damaged,mounts.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Fail 31 Dec 2010 146,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

OSF headlamp damaged,mounts.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 139,973 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 117,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,786 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 LDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX51 LDL, 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 PX51 LDL registered?

PX51 LDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is PX51 LDL safe to buy?

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