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KM51 SVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper moulding missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 61,439 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper moulding missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper moulding missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,327 miles

Lower engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Bumper moulding missing but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Bumper moulding missing but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,455 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Engine management light illuminated, as made before July 2003 not a failure.

Exhaust system support bracket just before rear axle heavily corroded and weak.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle end cover gasket leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Lens damaged with a piece missing and lamps LED's faded and discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wiper blade fitted upside down.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service B over due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,017 miles

all tyre are perished and low on pressure - inflated

both front lower arm front inner bushes are perished

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

Fail 13 Dec 2018 56,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyre are perished and low on pressure - inflated

both front lower arm front inner bushes are perished

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,612 miles

both front arm bushes are splitting (inner front)

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn

front tyres are worn at outer edge and are perished

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,025 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on the tread

both front-front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust rusty in places

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,434 miles

EML is on

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

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s anti roll bar link arm is worn

front discs are worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,348 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 50,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine m i l is indicating a fault

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,372 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine M I L is indicating a fault

rear seat belts retracting mechanisms slow to recoil

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,641 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,078 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,057 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 SVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

KM51 SVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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