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CU51 TSS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,322 mi
Last recorded133,322 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,073 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 x 15 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine management light on dash

Fail 10 Sep 2018 130,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 x 15 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2016 119,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brakes in poor condition, recommend full brake check.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 109,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front bumper loose

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,264 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine lamp on

Fail 25 Jul 2014 99,876 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,110 miles

rear brake lines corroded

spare wheel fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 92,882 miles

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

Front near side spot light broken lence.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,446 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,658 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

underbody covers fitted

wear on front brake disc inner braking surfaces worn near to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,949 miles

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

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

front to rear belly tray fitted

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit (replace)

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2005 33,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front to rear belly tray fitted

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit (replace)

sill covers fitted

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 TSS 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 66.7%.

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 TSS, 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 TSS registered?

CU51 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is CU51 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 TSS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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