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KU51 EPV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML ON - DFU 03/11/2001

Fail 30 Dec 2019 97,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

EML ON - DFU 03/11/2001

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 94,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 94,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 91,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 85,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has small cut but not down to cords

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,274 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,612 miles

both registration plates discolouring, rear will soon need replacing.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,413 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating, rear will very soon need replacing

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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KU51 EPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KU51 EPV, 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 EPV registered?

KU51 EPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is KU51 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 EPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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