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KM51 ZUA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,788 mi
Last recorded162,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 162,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake pipes corroded

rear offside and nearside coil springs corroded

under-body has corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2019 162,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake pipes corroded

rear offside and nearside coil springs corroded

under-body has corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2016 162,547 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion under vehicle and rear subframe

nail in o/s/r tyre

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 156,402 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2015 156,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 150,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2014 150,247 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 143,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar bushes worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2013 143,498 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar bushes worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2012 135,408 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 129,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,913 miles

advise slight play in o/s front trackrod end

Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,248 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 108,238 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 96,483 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 141,504 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 ZUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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