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KF51 XVS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,581 mi
Last recorded157,581 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 157,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 130,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 130,209 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2013 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 105,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti-roll bar bushs worn and have play

front plate deteriorated

rear mount rotton off centre exhaust pipe

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,011 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

management light staying on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,122 miles

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

oil low

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,218 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,215 miles

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

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

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 XVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

KF51 XVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is KF51 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 XVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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