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KU51 MHK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,581 mi
Last recorded209,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 MHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 209,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 209,581 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 200,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has small leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 200,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has small leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 189,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 22 Jun 2017 189,171 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2016 173,223 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 172,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 168,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering arms slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2014 154,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Slight oil leak from lower front turbo/intercooler hose.

Slight oil leak from offside rear diff oil seal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 146,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 146,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 135,715 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 135,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,236 miles

both rear tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 127,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake pads worn

both rear tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 115,359 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 115,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 114,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 109,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,091 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 MHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MHK, 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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KU51 MHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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