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KM51 SSU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,962 mi
Last recorded104,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,962 miles

Both rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2019 104,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,046 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,147 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 100,145 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wiper blades split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,977 miles

offside rear back plate rubbing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,029 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 66,674 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,674 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,223 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advice on handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,585 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 SSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

KM51 SSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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