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VK51 VMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2013 114,512 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,998 miles

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

airbag warning light stays on

esp warning light stays on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

airbag warning light stays on

esp warning light stays on

Pass 16 May 2011 102,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 101,053 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,551 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 77,298 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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VK51 VMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK51 VMO, 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 VK51 VMO registered?

VK51 VMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is VK51 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 VMO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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