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KM51 SSJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,182 mi
Last recorded88,182 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,182 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded, offside lower effort. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded, offside lower effort. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,669 miles

Emissions to clean to reg

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,669 miles

Emissions to clean to reg

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,390 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,663 miles

substitute indicator on n/s/f

Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,203 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,060 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 SSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM51 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

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

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