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KM51 SVE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,841 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

n/s o/s rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 2 Feb 2016 114,826 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

n/s o/s rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,743 miles

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

n/s front tyre worne out side edge

o/s front tyre worne in side edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 74,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,288 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 SVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM51 SVE registered?

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

Is KM51 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 SVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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