2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · M828 DLN
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 87,031 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M828 DLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 87,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M828 DLN 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 (M828 DLN) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
M828 DLN Mileage History
- 08/11/202378,655 mi
- 01/11/202481,889 mi+3,234 mi
- 08/11/202482,025 mi+136 mi
- 05/11/202586,984 mi+4,959 mi
- 03/12/202587,031 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 4,047 miles per year across 5 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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