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KJ51 STX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 90,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,087 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 26 Aug 2013 83,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2013 83,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,771 miles

Centre rear seatbelt locking device possibly stuck under the seat, otherwise it's missing.

Engine management MIL lamp on.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,771 miles

Centre rear seatbelt locking device possibly stuck under the seat, otherwise it's missing.

Engine management MIL lamp on.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,496 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,332 miles

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

Oil leak

one exhaust mounting broken

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

one exhaust mounting broken

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,382 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 STX 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 STX, 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 STX registered?

KJ51 STX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 STX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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