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KN51 OZG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 126,725 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,079 miles

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

slight play offside rack end

Pass 14 Sep 2010 113,066 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases manifolt to downpipe join

nearside door mirror casings damaged

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

slight play offside rack end

Fail 13 Sep 2010 113,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

minor leak of exhaust gases manifolt to downpipe join

nearside door mirror casings damaged

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

oil low

slight play offside rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,734 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear both axle bushes silghty wron

Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,734 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear both axle bushes silghty wron

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,188 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,842 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 OZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OZG, 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 OZG registered?

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

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