MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
emissions to low too register
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
emissions to low too register
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW51 AKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KW51 AKX, 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 KW51 AKX registered?
KW51 AKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is KW51 AKX safe to buy?
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