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KR51 TOA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,050 mi
Last recorded109,050 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,050 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,665 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 23 Mar 2021 104,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff slight leak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubber guide insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 86,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubber guide insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,314 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,235 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,663 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres deteriorated and worn

centre / rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,310 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,689 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,688 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,405 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,919 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,403 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 179,537 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,339 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

n/s/f brake hose grommet adrift

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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 TOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

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