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KU51 BZA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 BZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,258 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres getting low on edges.

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,347 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,528 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,164 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 86,888 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 79,223 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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KU51 BZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KU51 BZA, 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

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What year was KU51 BZA registered?

KU51 BZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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