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DR51 KKC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,832 mi
Last recorded157,832 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 KKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 157,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front door slight corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 150,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four doors starting to corrode

all wheel arches starting to corrode

engine k light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2012 141,986 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 141,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 132,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 107,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 94,506 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 94,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 80,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,886 miles

chip in windscreen within limit at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2006 54,885 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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DR51 KKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DR51 KKC, 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 DR51 KKC registered?

DR51 KKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is DR51 KKC safe to buy?

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