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OW51 KKB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 134,583 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 134,583 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,970 miles

advise dashboard warning.faulty rear light.

advise nearside of main under tray not secured to body.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 123,970 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise dashboard warning.faulty rear light.

advise nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise nearside of main under tray not secured to body.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,902 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fluffing/fraying. (5.2.2a)

shields prevent full examination.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,174 miles

advise some free movement at offside mirror door mounting.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,060 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,239 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poly belt for supercharger cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poly belt for supercharger cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,569 miles

O/S wing mirror housing slightly loose, still able to see to the rear

Poly drive belt cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,260 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,216 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,854 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 KKB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OW51 KKB, 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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OW51 KKB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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