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NU51 KWX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,522 mi
Last recorded140,522 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 KWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 140,522 miles

advise minor play off side front ball joint

Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,522 miles

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

advise minor play off side front ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2013 122,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 122,799 miles

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,575 miles

n/s/f door.

n/s/r tyre on limit.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 91,809 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 81,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 1,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 47,066 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 KWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU51 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

NU51 KWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is NU51 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 KWX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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