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KW51 BVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2013 106,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 103,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 23 May 2011 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake disc inner face rusty

Pass 27 May 2010 85,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,180 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,579 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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KW51 BVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KW51 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

KW51 BVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is KW51 BVT safe to buy?

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