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KJ51 SNY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16-91V/W (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

nsf/osf wiper blades streaking

nsr tyre perishing[tread area]

underside front to rear brake pipes salted up

Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16-91V/W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb1002 fitted (1.3.2b)

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

coolant leak

nsf/osf wiper blades streaking

nsr tyre perishing[tread area]

underside front to rear brake pipes salted up

Fail 17 Oct 2015 90,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour ns/os showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault ESP warning lamp displayed (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tread splitting***205/55R16-91W*** (4.1.E.1)

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

small deep cut in nsr tyre tread area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s fog light inop

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,157 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s fog light inop

Pass 6 Oct 2013 73,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 68,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 64,134 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side front tyre has cut but not deep enought to to reach ply/cords

Fail 9 Oct 2010 59,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side front tyre has cut but not deep enought to to reach ply/cords

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,104 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 SNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

KJ51 SNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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