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VK51 XLR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,726 mi
Last recorded164,726 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 164,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 155,094 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 155,094 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 153,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 148,921 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lights slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear axle slightly leaking oil

Fail 23 Aug 2011 148,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lights slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear axle slightly leaking oil

Pass 24 Aug 2010 137,028 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

neaqrside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2010 137,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

neaqrside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 124,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,356 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,111 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 XLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK51 XLR, 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 VK51 XLR registered?

VK51 XLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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