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KM51 ULX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,198 mi
Last recorded147,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ULX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges perished and cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn oninner edge perished and cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear rubber flexi brake pipes perished slight cracking

covers fitted on//engine// umnder body//outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,792 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 143,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 143,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,514 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Front & rear arch liner's fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion.

Under tray's fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,284 miles

Offside Front Upper windcreen wiper leaving slight lines.

centre to rear exhaust clamp has small crack.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front windscreen has small chips across it.

oil leak.

rear suspension and sub-frame slightly corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,794 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,366 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,259 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,208 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,438 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp slightly damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Mar 2014 107,197 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front headlamp slightly damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff oil seal has slight weep

Fail 8 Mar 2012 87,520 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff oil seal has slight weep

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,925 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,540 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2005 23,006 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 ULX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

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