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VO51 KCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,485 mi
Last recorded69,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,485 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,559 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 53,548 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 138,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 138,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diff is leakin oil from failed seals

Fail 3 Aug 2006 128,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs corroding

handbrake warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm 225/45zr17w

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre low 3mm

slight fulcuation on front and rear brakes

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2006 128,922 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs corroding

handbrake warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm 225/45zr17w

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre low 3mm

slight fulcuation on front and rear brakes

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2005 110,172 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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VO51 KCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO51 KCC, 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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VO51 KCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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