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KB51 BLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 79,736 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2014 79,727 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

engine management warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2013
Pass 30 May 2012 77,926 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 77,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,800 miles

Near side front tyre side wall cracked

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

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 23 May 2011 73,750 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 Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,160 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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KB51 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KB51 BLK, 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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KB51 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KB51 BLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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