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PX51 LMV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 LMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 125,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2016 117,533 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering arms

Pass 1 May 2015 112,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,848 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 100,602 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes over the fuel tank

Fail 4 May 2013 100,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes over the fuel tank

Pass 9 May 2012 93,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,424 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 87,424 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 81,275 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,060 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 78,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,687 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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PX51 LMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

PX51 LMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is PX51 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 LMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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