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KM51 UMW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,791 mi
Last recorded79,791 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,214 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 73,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 66,013 miles

noise from engine area........suspect power steering pump

Fail 6 Aug 2016 66,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

noise from engine area........suspect power steering pump

Pass 30 May 2015 54,853 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 54,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,420 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2013 48,869 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 48,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,327 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2010 35,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,663 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,390 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 UMW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

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

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