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WJ51 KMF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 154,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 154,386 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 150,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall deteriorated on inspection

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear differential leaking on inspection

Pass 30 May 2017 147,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Head lamp going opaque, image poor. (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 128,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 128,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 122,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,507 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 93,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,724 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 83,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,077 miles

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,874 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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WJ51 KMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ51 KMF, 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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WJ51 KMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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