2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · 1 PFB
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 65,895 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 PFB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2024
- 65,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 PFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (1 PFB) between September 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
1 PFB Mileage History
- 18/09/200627,923 mi
- 18/09/200734,230 mi+6,307 mi
- 19/09/200839,198 mi+4,968 mi
- 25/09/200943,828 mi+4,630 mi
- 31/08/201044,591 mi+763 mi
- 30/08/201146,207 mi+1,616 mi
- 30/08/201247,123 mi+916 mi
- 23/09/201348,484 mi+1,361 mi
- 02/07/201449,803 mi+1,319 mi
- 11/08/201551,220 mi+1,417 mi
- 12/08/201551,220 mi
- 09/08/201651,911 mi+691 mi
- 09/08/201651,911 mi
- 11/08/201753,657 mi+1,746 mi
- 10/08/201856,664 mi+3,007 mi
- 09/08/201959,315 mi+2,651 mi
- 12/08/202061,708 mi+2,393 mi
- 11/08/202163,066 mi+1,358 mi
- 03/08/202264,748 mi+1,682 mi
- 08/08/202365,570 mi+822 mi
- 09/08/202365,572 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/202465,893 mi+321 mi
- 14/08/202465,895 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,121 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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