MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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) ()
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) ()
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)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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