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KU51 HYC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,199 mi
Last recorded181,199 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 181,199 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff seal leaking ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 175,213 miles

Centre Rear differential as oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre as cuts in wall how ever cords not showing .

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 1 Sep 2015 175,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Centre Rear differential as oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre as cuts in wall how ever cords not showing .

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 30 Jul 2014 171,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil diff

Pass 30 Jul 2014 171,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil diff

Fail 8 Aug 2013 170,243 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oileak rearaxel

Pass 8 Aug 2013 170,243 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oileak rearaxel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 169,838 miles

off side rack boot daimp with oil

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 169,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rack boot daimp with oil

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 161,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 161,149 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 146,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 146,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 124,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,791 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 104,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,178 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 HYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

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