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KY51 CHK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,007 mi
Last recorded106,007 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 CHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 102,013 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 96,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f lower arm balljoint gaiters split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,438 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f lower arm balljoint gaiters split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,300 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,884 miles

offside front anti roll bar link end worn

Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,612 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 44,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KY51 CHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY51 CHK, 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 CHK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY51 CHK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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