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KM51 YGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,191 mi
Last recorded143,191 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 136,375 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 128,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 117,127 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 117,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,141 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside stop light dim

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 109,141 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside stop light dim

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak from diff

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak from diff

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 93,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,491 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 87,067 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear tyres are on 2mm

cant test brake roller test due to fauly hand brake

nearside front jacking point is missing due to body damage

strong advtse nearside front tyre has a nail in it on outer shoulder and tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,806 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,343 miles

n/s/ door mirror loose

rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 26 Nov 2007 72,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/ door mirror loose

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 30 Nov 2006 667,779 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 667,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

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

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