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KV51 XOG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,490 mi
Last recorded146,490 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 146,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 4mm tread

both rear tyres 3mm tread

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 146,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 4mm tread

both rear tyres 3mm tread

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges perishing on outer wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted some components could not be inspected

Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges perishing on outer wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted some components could not be inspected

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,467 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 113,452 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 111,118 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 102,562 miles

oil around o/s/steering rack area

n/s/rear brake binding

Fail 21 May 2011 102,562 miles

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

n/s/rear brake binding

oil around o/s/steering rack area

Pass 25 May 2010 91,439 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front pads getting low

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2009 84,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,165 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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KV51 XOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KV51 XOG, 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 KV51 XOG registered?

KV51 XOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 XOG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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