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KM51 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,509 mi
Last recorded139,509 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 139,509 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

engine has slight oil leak

rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,287 miles

all tyres slightly cracking

engine has oil leak

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 135,271 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air filter insecure

all tyres slightly cracking

engine has oil leak

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 127,403 miles

Air box loose

Nearside Front Lower Front lower arm bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear differential seeping oil

Fail 28 Dec 2016 127,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Air box loose

Nearside Front Lower Front lower arm bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear differential seeping oil

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,319 miles

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,578 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 110,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 101,107 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,744 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 85,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray cover fitted.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 78,092 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,092 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 72,537 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,390 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 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULF, 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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KM51 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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