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KD51 LCA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,556 mi
Last recorded90,556 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 LCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

number plate lamps dim

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,223 miles

ESP warning was on then went off

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,309 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,789 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,931 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,119 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2010 26,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,791 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 7,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 2,901 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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KD51 LCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LCA, 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 KD51 LCA registered?

KD51 LCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is KD51 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 LCA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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