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NU51 KWS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 KWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 132,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 130,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,525 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 126,469 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2011 90,387 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 90,364 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 85,091 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 85,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 76,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,885 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 52,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU51 KWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU51 KWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 KWS registered?

NU51 KWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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