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KR51 AKP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 116,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 110,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working park (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,504 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,529 miles

all tyer outer wall startind to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2010 71,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 64,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,533 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,231 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 50,930 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2005 38,059 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 AKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KR51 AKP, 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 AKP registered?

KR51 AKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is KR51 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 AKP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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