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KD51 LBZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 LBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 141,038 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 127,745 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,089 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 98,871 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,486 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,080 miles

o/s/ door check strap loose

o/s/r hand brake balance low

rear exhaust hanger rusty

slight play in steering rack

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

diff leaking oil

e m l light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,080 miles

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

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

diff leaking oil

e m l light on

o/s/ door check strap loose

o/s/r hand brake balance low

rear exhaust hanger rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,425 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall (not exposing cords)

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,023 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 54,023 miles

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

both front discs worn

stone chip in zone 'a'

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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KD51 LBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD51 LBZ, 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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KD51 LBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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