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WF51 KJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,649 mi
Last recorded102,649 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 102,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,917 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 75,914 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perrished

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,496 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,763 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,673 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 KJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF51 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

WF51 KJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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