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RA51 KZY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,138 mi
Last recorded125,138 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 125,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,729 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,582 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,606 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 55,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 53,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,220 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2006 42,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from engine

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 KZY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA51 KZY, 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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What year was RA51 KZY registered?

RA51 KZY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RA51 KZY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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