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OW51 KJF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches rust & end of sills at the rear

Fail 6 Nov 2023 89,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches rust & end of sills at the rear

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires wheel removal to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened can not be fully inspected under MOT conditions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill ends and sub-frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 68,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,624 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,599 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,793 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,432 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,586 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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OW51 KJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OW51 KJF, 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 OW51 KJF registered?

OW51 KJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is OW51 KJF safe to buy?

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