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KR51 TNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,749 mi
Last recorded108,749 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs are worn and pitted and both rears are pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,665 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,289 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,930 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition but still readable

Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition but still readable

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,427 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 44,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 38,087 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 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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