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KR51 TNU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,048 mi
Last recorded129,048 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 TNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,048 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted and sills have covers obscuring inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,315 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 126,993 miles

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

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexy brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,952 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexy brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 123,222 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion to two brake pipes above fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

tow hitch not fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,222 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion to two brake pipes above fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind on offside front brake.

tow hitch not fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear braking efficiency lower than offside.

Nearside rear, outer brake pad wearing thin.

Offside front, front inner suspension rubber bush splitting from outer casing.

Surface corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes above fuel filter.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Weep on rear differential nearside seal.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,320 miles

Offside front, lower front, suspension arm inner bush unbonding from casing, but not causing excessive movement.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,615 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,000 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,000 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 104,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,211 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 96,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,831 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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KR51 TNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KR51 TNU, 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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KR51 TNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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