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WF51 KJA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,975 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 58,975 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,009 miles

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED AROUND ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS AND BUSHES..

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,028 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,704 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 48,359 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,684 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,684 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,232 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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WF51 KJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WF51 KJA, 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 WF51 KJA registered?

WF51 KJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is WF51 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 KJA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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