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KM51 KME

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,225 mi
Last recorded120,225 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 KME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,225 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,308 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 doors lower corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2020 115,698 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,469 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,736 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 84,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,706 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 78,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,710 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,596 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,178 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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KM51 KME is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM51 KME, 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 KM51 KME registered?

KM51 KME is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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