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KE51 VLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 124,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,373 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 110,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,522 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 105,522 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 99,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,035 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear seat has child seat installed not allowing the full inspection of seat belt

off side rear seat has child seat installed not allowing the full inspection of seat belt

Fail 14 May 2014 91,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear seat has child seat installed not allowing the full inspection of seat belt

off side rear seat has child seat installed not allowing the full inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 May 2013 79,436 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 70,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,095 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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KE51 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KE51 VLD, 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 KE51 VLD registered?

KE51 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KE51 VLD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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