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CU51 TSD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,951 mi
Last recorded135,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,032 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 130,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,076 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,371 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,091 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 107,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak evident.

rear differential leak evident.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,236 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

lower dash board trim loose

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,023 miles

both rear indicators close to showing white light

nearside rear wheel inner rim slight damage

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,271 miles

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

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

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

nearside indicator repeater lens broken

Fail 13 Nov 2008 72,271 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside indicator repeater lens broken

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,841 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

interior tim touching brake pedel

nearside front road wheel inner rim damaged

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

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 TSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU51 TSD, 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 CU51 TSD registered?

CU51 TSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for CU51 TSD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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