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WJ51 KMV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,234 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,234 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 21,048 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres sidewalls perishing.

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 number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,152 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,510 miles

as with vt30

Fail 15 Aug 2006 14,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KMV, 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 WJ51 KMV registered?

WJ51 KMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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