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SR51 KUU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,017 mi
Last recorded68,017 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,717 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,732 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,010 miles

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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SR51 KUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SR51 KUU, 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 SR51 KUU registered?

SR51 KUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SR51 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 KUU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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