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DK51 UST

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,416 mi
Last recorded103,416 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,566 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,346 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 89,496 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 89,484 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,627 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,836 miles

both rear tyre outer shoulders cracking and splitting

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre outer shoulders cracking and splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,718 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,718 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 54,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,642 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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DK51 UST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK51 UST, 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 DK51 UST registered?

DK51 UST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DK51 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 UST shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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