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KM51 UNB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,996 mi
Last recorded82,996 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 UNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,996 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,996 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,991 miles

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion on wheel arch

Fail 17 Jan 2019 78,990 miles

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

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion on wheel arch

Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,824 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,471 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 39,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2006 27,956 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 UNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM51 UNB registered?

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

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