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KV51 XRD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,353 mi
Last recorded154,353 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,353 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 152,574 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 150,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,146 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 148,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 142,956 miles

front anti roll bar link slightly worn

front brakes have mild judder

Fail 30 Dec 2013 142,955 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front anti roll bar link slightly worn

front brakes have mild judder

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2012 133,423 miles

centre exhaust hanger is missing but exhasut is still fully supported

front anti roll bar links have slight play

front brakes have very slight judder

front near side wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2011 114,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 114,931 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,436 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 98,436 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,016 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,524 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 77,229 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 77,229 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 66,074 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 55,499 miles

ADVISE, SMALL CUT IN O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL.

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 XRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

KV51 XRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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