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KJ51 SSX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,617 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 110,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 173,519 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 173,519 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 168,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 157,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 157,594 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 146,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 146,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,721 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,616 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 66,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 137,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2005 114,632 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 SSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ51 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

KJ51 SSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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