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KN51 HWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 HWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,060 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 93,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 85,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 78,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,143 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,310 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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KN51 HWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN51 HWW, 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 KN51 HWW registered?

KN51 HWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is KN51 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 HWW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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