2001 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · MT51 PLX
2001 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 133,310 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2148cc
MT51 PLX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2011
- 133,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MT51 PLX Mileage History
- 25/11/200591,769 mi
- 28/11/2006107,129 mi+15,360 mi
- 08/12/2006107,135 mi+6 mi
- 11/10/2007111,858 mi+4,723 mi
- 11/10/2007111,858 mi
- 15/09/2008117,076 mi+5,218 mi
- 15/09/2008117,076 mi
- 12/11/2009121,940 mi+4,864 mi
- 23/05/2011133,310 mi+11,370 mi
- 23/05/2011133,310 mi
Average of roughly 7,566 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
MT51 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes C (MT51 PLX) between November 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2011 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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