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KT51 CKF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 75,712 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,424 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 75,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,008 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak from rear diff.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 74,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 73,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,415 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,489 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,489 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,454 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,282 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,282 miles

Front coil spring broken both--lower tips (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,870 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,977 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,135 miles

n/s/f lower ciol sprigng tip missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,314 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 CKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CKF, 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 CKF registered?

KT51 CKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KT51 CKF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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