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KN51 YVG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

230,139 mi
Last recorded230,139 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 230,139 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 230,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 226,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 222,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 216,467 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 211,124 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 211,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 206,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 201,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 304,263 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 6 Mar 2014 183,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 183,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 175,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 169,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 163,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 163,766 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 155,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 140,081 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front lower control arm bearing worn

Fail 27 Mar 2008 140,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

HANDBAKE CABLE DAMAGED SO CANNOT RELEASE BRAKE ONCE APPLIED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front lower control arm bearing worn

Fail 2 Apr 2007 119,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 119,231 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 119,228 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2006 101,615 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 101,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 96,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 96,131 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

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

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