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VO51 KCG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,728 mi
Last recorded127,728 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 127,576 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,598 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,612 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,321 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 86,321 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,722 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 29,477 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 KCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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