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KR51 AKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,484 mi
Last recorded129,484 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 129,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side's (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side's (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 129,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side's (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side's (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 129,339 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front axle lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 118,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 118,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,458 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,596 miles

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

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 29 Jan 2014 81,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,802 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 29 Jan 2010 68,639 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,639 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 65,800 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,555 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,722 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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KR51 AKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR51 AKJ, 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 KR51 AKJ registered?

KR51 AKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is KR51 AKJ safe to buy?

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