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KL51 OPK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 OPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 128,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 128,987 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 128,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,621 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 123,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 116,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 116,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,035 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 110,035 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,718 miles

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

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 OPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL51 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

KL51 OPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KL51 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 OPK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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