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EX51 TLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,786 mi
Last recorded132,786 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 TLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 132,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 132,785 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

bonnet struts,slightly weak

Pass 6 Nov 2023 125,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 125,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 123,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,797 miles

BONNET STRUT WEAK

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 115,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,415 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 113,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 105,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,823 miles

both lower front and rear suspension arm,slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,077 miles

E.M.L. LIGHT STAYING ON

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,998 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,085 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 77,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,780 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 69,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 59,691 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 59,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 41,796 miles

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

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

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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EX51 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EX51 TLO, 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 EX51 TLO registered?

EX51 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is EX51 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 TLO shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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