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KD51 LCM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,491 mi
Last recorded196,491 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 LCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 196,491 miles

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

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

o/s rear lower spring slightly dislodged in cup

poss injector seal blowing fumes

rear silencer corroded pipe into silencer

Pass 7 Nov 2013 176,770 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 176,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 157,554 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 139,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 127,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 114,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,483 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,950 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 81,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 78,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 78,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chips in screen zone b. †Screws loose in rear number plate.

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 LCM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

KD51 LCM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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