MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine management light on
front number plate damaged
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
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)
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
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
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
rear brake lines corroded
spare wheel fitted
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)
near side front tyre wearing on outer edge
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)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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CU51 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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