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WK51 KFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,597 mi
Last recorded162,597 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 162,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 152,904 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 152,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 1 Feb 2019 133,588 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 96,880 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,541 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 49,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,974 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,662 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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WK51 KFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WK51 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK51 KFR registered?

WK51 KFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WK51 KFR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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