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GU51 KTN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,536 mi
Last recorded200,536 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 200,536 miles

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

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

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

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

brake assist warning flashed

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 199,919 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 199,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 197,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 188,553 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 188,553 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 177,263 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 177,263 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 177,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 155,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 155,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 136,286 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 136,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 107,780 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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GU51 KTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GU51 KTN, 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 GU51 KTN registered?

GU51 KTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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