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KM51 UMG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 UMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2020 166,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 159,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,476 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear inner sill and chassis leg have rust corrosion

Rear both brake pipes corroded at numerous points

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and has slight leak

under guards fitted from front to rear restricting view

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides on main front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear both brakepipes corroded at numerous points

Rear both chassis legs and underbody has rust corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both outer and inner sills covered in plastic trims restricting view

underguards fitted from front to middle of vehicle restricting view

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,969 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 53,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,341 miles

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Pass 9 May 2008 43,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,837 miles

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

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

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 UMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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