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KG51 URY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,215 mi
Last recorded96,215 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 URY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,215 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,556 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,057 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 85,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,369 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,124 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,123 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,721 miles

O/S and N/S rear discs corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.S.P.light on.

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,197 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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KG51 URY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG51 URY, 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 KG51 URY registered?

KG51 URY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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