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KM51 SRY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,993 mi
Last recorded101,993 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,993 miles

Arch, sill, suspension and under guards multi

Battery cover loose

Centre exhaust fixing ( 1x missing, 2x corroded badly )

Corrosion starting to tow bar mounting area

Corrosion to front suspension PA'S

Corrosion to front suspension struts

Corrosion to rear suspension PAs

Dip image deteriorated . Ns at limit ( lenses fogging )

Exhaust corroded and repaired

Front and rear brake flexi holes and ferrules covered with grease

Heat shield loose

Metal brake and fuel pipes covered with grease

Nsf bottom ball joint at rear arm play close to limit

Oil dip stick missing

Os and ns front inner steering joints have wear

Osf anti roll bar damaged at link mounting

Osr tyre cracking

Rear subframe corroded heavily

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rotational noise at osr wheel ( BRAKE CORROSION ? )

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,197 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sign's of corrosion on rear sub frame but on seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,196 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside off vehicle under guards covering underside off vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,025 miles

Multiple covers fitted as standard restricting full visual inspection

N/S/R wheel bearing slight roughness

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,017 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on bend by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Multiple covers fitted as standard restricting full visual inspection

N/S/R wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,237 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,435 miles

Headlight aim has been adjusted

N/s/r brake pipes have alloy deposits

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,435 miles

Headlight aim has been adjusted

N/s/r brake pipes have alloy deposits

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,293 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,073 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,073 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KM51 SRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

KM51 SRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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