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VB51 KNB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,264 mi
Last recorded46,264 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB51 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 46,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,793 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 45,792 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,876 miles

nearside door mirror and repeater will need attention

nearside drive shaft seal is leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,879 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 43,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,007 miles

both offside tyres are perished

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,978 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

wiper blades will need attention

Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are worn

wiper blades will need attention

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,422 miles

rear brake pads may soon need attention

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,052 miles

Rear brake pads may soon need attention

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,962 miles

Front nearside side light may soon need attention

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 129,124 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link rods are worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,329 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff is damp

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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VB51 KNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VB51 KNB, 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 VB51 KNB registered?

VB51 KNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VB51 KNB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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