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KN51 UTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,979 miles

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

both front tyres worn near limit

exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,665 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 88,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 7 Dec 2013 70,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,132 miles

front number plate slight cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,908 miles

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

Oil leak from rear axle

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 44,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,865 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 UTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

KN51 UTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is KN51 UTF safe to buy?

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