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KT51 TLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 TLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,309 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 150,309 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 133,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 125,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,725 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,695 miles

advise that brake pads are getting close to limit/alloy wheels also damage marked

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KT51 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TLO, 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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KT51 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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