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KJ51 DNE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,621 mi
Last recorded160,621 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 160,621 miles

Rear exhaust hangar is broken

body & underbody corrosion in various places

cracked windsreen

Fail 24 May 2016 160,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust hangar is broken

body & underbody corrosion in various places

cracked windsreen

Pass 5 Feb 2015 240,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 226,663 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 226,657 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 198,499 miles

slight play at n/s rackend

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,585 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 108,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 101,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 101,864 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 101,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 93,978 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 93,978 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,093 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 89,071 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front and rear number plates have water damage

Pass 28 Oct 2006 76,150 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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KJ51 DNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KJ51 DNE, 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 KJ51 DNE registered?

KJ51 DNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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