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KM51 UMT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 UMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on arch lips

Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket is broken but system is secure by 3 others

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 81,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm part of the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,674 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 72,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,071 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 58,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,818 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 49,753 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,440 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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,816 miles

Rear 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 UMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

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

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