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KR51 TJV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,810 mi
Last recorded197,810 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 TJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 197,810 miles

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

offside front coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 197,810 miles

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

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

offside front coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 191,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 182,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake flexi hoses slightly perrished

Rear tyres getting low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 173,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear differencial leaking.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 154,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 134,031 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 134,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,509 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 79,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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 TJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR51 TJV registered?

KR51 TJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is KR51 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 TJV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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