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KN51 YWK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,745 mi
Last recorded228,745 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 228,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 228,711 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 212,978 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 194,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 176,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak on rear diff front number plate slightly obscured

Pass 18 Mar 2009 156,481 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 134,984 miles

suspect rear diff oil leek

Fail 28 Mar 2007 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,622 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 YWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

KN51 YWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is KN51 YWK safe to buy?

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