MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning deteriorated (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads have made metal to metal contact causing scoring recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall suspect run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend renewal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall suspect run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front brake hoses perishing
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the inside shoulder but not deep enough to reach plys/cords
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside mirror deteriorating
offside rear tyre damaged at sidewall
rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KP51 NNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 KP51 NNL, 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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KP51 NNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.
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