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MK51 XBZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,545 mi
Last recorded156,545 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 156,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,825 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 144,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 142,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 142,111 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,976 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,091 miles

oil leak on engine.

Pass 14 May 2008 70,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 59,983 miles

oil leak

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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MK51 XBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK51 XBZ, 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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MK51 XBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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