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CU51 TFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,382 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 92,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,522 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 90,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,225 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,611 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,169 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,035 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,684 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,835 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,230 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,336 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 41,336 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,156 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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CU51 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU51 TFK, 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 CU51 TFK registered?

CU51 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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