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KT51 BYF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,432 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2009 87,432 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,666 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 BYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYF, 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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How do I check the history of KT51 BYF?

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What year was KT51 BYF registered?

KT51 BYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is KT51 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT51 BYF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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