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KS51 XWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,327 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,867 miles

inner side wall cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2007 41,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner side wall cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,853 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KS51 XWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KS51 XWL, 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

How do I check the history of KS51 XWL?

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What year was KS51 XWL registered?

KS51 XWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is KS51 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 XWL shows 8 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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