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RA51 KUO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

143,387 mi
Last recorded143,387 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 143,387 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 143,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 139,397 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 139,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust support bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 138,649 miles

Central exhaust support broken

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 138,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust support broken

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 136,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 136,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 133,484 miles

Central exhaust support broken

Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust support broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,552 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 129,541 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side and near side front inner chassis corroded by anti roll bar uprights (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear floor above rear sub frame in various places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear inner wheel arches rear sub frame

Pass 26 Jul 2019 124,861 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 124,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,977 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust branet missing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,613 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,745 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 71,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,078 miles

Bearing sound from engine.

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,078 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bearing sound from engine.

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,101 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,215 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 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 6 Dec 2005 19,874 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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RA51 KUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 RA51 KUO, 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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RA51 KUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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