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KM51 SSX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,625 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,157 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 109,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,766 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 SSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

KM51 SSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is KM51 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 SSX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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