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KP51 NUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 140,036 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under-tray preventing inspection of components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,292 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,292 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,446 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,446 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,134 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,405 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,264 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 71,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,123 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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KP51 NUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NUJ, 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 KP51 NUJ registered?

KP51 NUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is KP51 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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