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KJ51 SVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,891 mi
Last recorded282,891 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 282,891 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 282,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 246,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 211,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 211,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 187,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 167,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 153,854 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 SVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SVX, 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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KJ51 SVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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