2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · KS51 YDN
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 141,428 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS51 YDN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 141,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS51 YDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (KS51 YDN) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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