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KV51 ZDS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,749 mi
Last recorded174,749 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 174,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 152,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 149,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 149,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 143,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 118,209 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT DUE TO FITMENT OF CHILD SEAT

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2010 105,034 miles

slight noise evident when near side rear wheel spun up

Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,406 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slighty

Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing slighty

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,682 miles

Front and rear number plates delaminating

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 62,749 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 ZDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 ZDS registered?

KV51 ZDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 ZDS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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