2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · E11 PDC
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 113,384 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E11 PDC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 113,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E11 PDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (E11 PDC) between December 2005 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
E11 PDC Mileage History
- 20/12/200533,292 mi
- 20/12/200533,292 mi
- 20/12/200639,859 mi+6,567 mi
- 14/12/200762,530 mi+22,671 mi
- 31/10/200868,476 mi+5,946 mi
- 16/10/200973,656 mi+5,180 mi
- 16/10/200973,656 mi
- 30/11/201081,111 mi+7,455 mi
- 28/11/201183,462 mi+2,351 mi
- 29/11/201284,665 mi+1,203 mi
- 30/11/201386,560 mi+1,895 mi
- 30/11/201386,560 mi
- 26/03/201590,678 mi+4,118 mi
- 26/03/201590,678 mi
- 14/04/201694,965 mi+4,287 mi
- 14/04/201694,965 mi
- 12/05/201798,648 mi+3,683 mi
- 17/05/201798,662 mi+14 mi
- 11/05/2018100,715 mi+2,053 mi
- 11/05/2018100,715 mi
- 14/05/2019103,035 mi+2,320 mi
- 14/05/2019103,035 mi
- 12/04/2021105,052 mi+2,017 mi
- 07/06/2021105,053 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2021105,053 mi
- 10/06/2022107,100 mi+2,047 mi
- 10/06/2022107,101 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/2023110,741 mi+3,640 mi
- 31/08/2023110,744 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2024113,384 mi+2,640 mi
- 28/08/2024113,384 mi
Average of roughly 4,286 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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