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EF51 KYW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,588 mi
Last recorded148,588 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 KYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 140,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,628 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,551 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 93,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,269 miles

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

front suspension arms

front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 87,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

front brake judder

front suspension arms

front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,369 miles

belly pan fitted

disable controls fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2007 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

belly pan fitted

disable controls fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,840 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 48,246 miles

Near side front tyre has cut in wall but no cords showing

Near side tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside road wheel rim slioght damege

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 48,246 miles

Near side front tyre has cut in wall but no cords showing

Near side tyre wearing on edge

Offside road wheel rim slioght damege

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

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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EF51 KYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF51 KYW, 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 EF51 KYW registered?

EF51 KYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is EF51 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 KYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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