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KV51 ZDE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,289 mi
Last recorded138,289 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 138,289 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges soon req's attention.

n/s/r side light dim.

o/s/f lower engine cover insecure req's attention

oil leaks around rear axle diff area.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 138,289 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges soon req's attention.

n/s/r side light dim.

o/s/f lower engine cover insecure req's attention

oil leaks around rear axle diff area.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 119,304 miles

n/s/f indicator light pale.

n/s/r side light dim.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 119,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f indicator light pale.

n/s/r side light dim.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 119,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diff oil leak

full under body covers fitted

rerar wheel arches rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2008 96,878 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,570 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,987 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 ZDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

KV51 ZDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is KV51 ZDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 ZDE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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