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KT51 BUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,592 mi
Last recorded88,592 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 70,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 66,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,910 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,675 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 52,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise changing front + rear number plates

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise changing front + rear number plates

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,960 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,586 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 41,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,367 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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KT51 BUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KT51 BUH, 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 KT51 BUH registered?

KT51 BUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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