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FP51 KTK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 138,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 137,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 132,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 132,803 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 113,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 113,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,633 miles

Advise tracking checked/ adjusted. †

Both front tyres scrubbed to edges. †

Front & rear brake discs corroded. †

N/S/R tyre = 3mm. †

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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FP51 KTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP51 KTK, 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 FP51 KTK registered?

FP51 KTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FP51 KTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 KTK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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