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KU51 MHV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,575 mi
Last recorded136,575 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 MHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,575 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 136,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light is on

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,133 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2014 129,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,206 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 102,769 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,909 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,209 miles

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,994 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 40,994 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 MHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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