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KF51 XTN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,800 mi
Last recorded133,800 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear under body has surface rust

front and rear all suspension components slightly corroded.

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Nov 2020 138,431 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,100 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 130,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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front brake discs worn

o/s mirror discoloured

rear brake balance slightly uneven

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 8 Apr 2011 125,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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front brake discs worn

o/s mirror discoloured

rear brake balance slightly uneven

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,762 miles

EMl light on

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt missing from exhaust pipe clamp

rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 102,823 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,641 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,588 miles

screw in offside rear tyre.

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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KF51 XTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF51 XTN, 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 KF51 XTN registered?

KF51 XTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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