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TS54 TSS

2020 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,919 mi
Last recorded55,919 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS54 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 55,919 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 55,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 141,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,249 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken water in headlight headlight image slightly weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 42,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken water in headlight headlight image slightly weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 136,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,583 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 133,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 133,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 126,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,665 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,197 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 109,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,757 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 100,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,816 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,943 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TS54 TSS is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 TS54 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TS54 TSS registered?

TS54 TSS is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2020.

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