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KW51 BWX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,941 mi
Last recorded112,941 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2018 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2018 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,184 miles

nearside front track rod end worn

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears and hoses slightly perished (3.6.B.4e)

both front headlamps slightly different colours

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,153 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,692 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,690 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,716 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,798 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,539 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,538 miles

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

engine management light stays on.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,195 miles

Child seat fitted to rear offside belt not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,541 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 49,541 miles

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

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

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 BWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

KW51 BWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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