2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · K321 AET
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 94,550 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K321 AET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 94,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K321 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (K321 AET) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
K321 AET Mileage History
- 12/04/202265,662 mi
- 03/04/202372,677 mi+7,015 mi
- 26/03/202478,296 mi+5,619 mi
- 18/03/202585,826 mi+7,530 mi
- 16/03/202694,550 mi+8,724 mi
Average of roughly 7,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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