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KN51 OZA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,838 mi
Last recorded150,838 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 150,838 miles

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2022 137,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,441 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,613 miles

Engine cover / Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear differential gear oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,237 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,493 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,356 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from differentail area

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,427 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 33,334 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 OZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KN51 OZA, 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 OZA registered?

KN51 OZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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