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KB51 DZU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bot front. (4.1.4 (b))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 119,461 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bot front. (4.1.4 (b))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt slightly insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft gaiter taped/covered over restricting inspection of gaiter

Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft gaiter taped/covered over restricting inspection of gaiter

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly, sorted at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,241 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front windscreen has a stone chip but not in swept zone

Pass 16 May 2008 43,981 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 43,981 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 31,637 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 DZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KB51 DZU, 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 DZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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