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KY51 CFL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,901 mi
Last recorded208,901 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 208,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 203,037 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 189,351 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 189,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 172,302 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 172,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 155,606 miles

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

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

brake warning showing unable to see rear pads

Pass 24 Aug 2009 141,410 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 141,410 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,389 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 103,234 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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KY51 CFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY51 CFL, 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 KY51 CFL registered?

KY51 CFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is KY51 CFL safe to buy?

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