MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine manegement warning lamp on
front wipers deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management warning lamp on
offside front tyre worn on edges
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management warning lamp on
offside front tyre worn on edges
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON
NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATOR LENS DAMAGED
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON
NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATOR LENS DAMAGED
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
COOLANT LEAK
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON
FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 195/65/15V
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
COOLANT LEAK
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON
FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 195/65/15V
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS
CHILD SEAT INFRONT OF AIRBAG
COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LAMP ON
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
WIPERS DETERIORATING
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
CHILD SEAT INFRONT OF AIRBAG
COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LAMP ON
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
WIPERS DETERIORATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED
NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD
SCREW IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 195/65/15V
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED
NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD
SCREW IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 195/65/15V
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KM51 YFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 YFV, 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 YFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.
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