2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · EIL 62
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 17,341 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EIL 62 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 17,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EIL 62 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (EIL 62) between February 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
EIL 62 Mileage History
- 20/02/20068,310 mi
- 18/01/20079,513 mi+1,203 mi
- 04/01/200810,231 mi+718 mi
- 12/01/200911,043 mi+812 mi
- 18/01/201011,952 mi+909 mi
- 14/01/201112,925 mi+973 mi
- 17/01/201213,711 mi+786 mi
- 17/01/201314,582 mi+871 mi
- 02/01/201415,135 mi+553 mi
- 16/01/201515,444 mi+309 mi
- 12/01/201615,801 mi+357 mi
- 05/01/201716,236 mi+435 mi
- 11/01/201816,435 mi+199 mi
- 15/01/201916,592 mi+157 mi
- 06/02/202016,615 mi+23 mi
- 05/05/202216,624 mi+9 mi
- 04/05/202317,013 mi+389 mi
- 14/05/202417,341 mi+328 mi
- 14/05/202417,341 mi
Average of roughly 495 miles per year across 19 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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