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KB51 FUE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,384 mi
Last recorded73,384 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 FUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2018 63,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,315 miles

E.M.L illuminated

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,938 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,481 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 39,682 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,958 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 37,768 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 36,970 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,547 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,800 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 27,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,829 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 FUE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FUE, 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 KB51 FUE registered?

KB51 FUE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KB51 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB51 FUE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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