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KF51 XVL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,927 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,321 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,321 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,600 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 49,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 25,016 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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KF51 XVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KF51 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

KF51 XVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KF51 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 XVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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