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KU51 EOX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 EOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 150,360 miles

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

underside not fully tested due to plastic covering

Fail 2 Dec 2011 150,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

rear pads seem low suggest further investigation

underside not fully tested due to plastic covering

Pass 1 Dec 2010 130,342 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undercarriage not tested due to plastic undertray

Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 119,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 111,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 95,010 miles

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,990 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 EOX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOX, 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 KU51 EOX registered?

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

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