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KC51 OMU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,026 mi
Last recorded157,026 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 OMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 157,026 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 149,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 146,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 142,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,563 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 121,513 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 118,406 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,150 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 95,150 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,815 miles

outer wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,969 miles

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

slight cut on offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,248 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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KC51 OMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KC51 OMU, 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 KC51 OMU registered?

KC51 OMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is KC51 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 OMU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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