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EF51 KZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 KZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,068 miles

engine man light is on

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes are split

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine man light is on

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes are split

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,445 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension lower bushes are split o/s and n/s

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension lower bushes are split o/s and n/s

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,077 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)

front suspension front arm bushes are split

Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

front suspension front arm bushes are split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,401 miles

front suspension front bottom arm bushes are split

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,928 miles

front suspension front bottom arm bushes are split

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,731 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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EF51 KZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZJ, 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 EF51 KZJ registered?

EF51 KZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is EF51 KZJ safe to buy?

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