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K2 TSU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,020 mi
Last recorded144,020 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 TSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 144,020 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 137,530 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 133,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 126,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 123,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,876 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 115,876 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rear diff ()

rear suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,134 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,622 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges and o/s/f getting low

engine management light on

general corrosion at rear of vehicle

surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,367 miles

child seats in n/s/r and o/s/r,unable to check seat belts

Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

child seats in n/s/r and o/s/r,unable to check seat belts

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

childseats in n/s and o/r rear seats,unable to check belts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

esp warning light on dash

front to back brake pipes corroded

n/s wiper rubber loose

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,480 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 59,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,213 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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K2 TSU 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 73.3%.

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 K2 TSU, 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 K2 TSU registered?

K2 TSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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