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KM51 LXL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 162,405 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 162,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2013 156,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 156,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front steering rack ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 151,349 miles

Slight play in offsdie front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 24 Dec 2010 143,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front flexy brake hose rubbing on grommet

offside mirror crazed

slight play felt at wheel nearside

slight play felt in offside steering rack

wiper blades deteriorated & smear smear screen

Pass 24 Dec 2010 143,631 miles

nearside front flexy brake hose rubbing on grommet

offside mirror crazed

slight play felt at wheel nearside

slight play felt in offside steering rack

wiper blades deteriorated & smear smear screen

Fail 17 Nov 2009 131,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side rear lens broken .light not affected.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 131,151 miles

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

near side rear lens broken .light not affected.

Fail 3 Jan 2009 117,691 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 117,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,727 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,713 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 LXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM51 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

KM51 LXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KM51 LXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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