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KL51 JXY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,009 mi
Last recorded66,009 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 JXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lamp lens chipped but serviceable

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp unit small crack but serviceable

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2010 60,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,957 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 47,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,289 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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KL51 JXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL51 JXY, 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 KL51 JXY registered?

KL51 JXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is KL51 JXY safe to buy?

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