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2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · OV51 XJX

OV51 XJX

2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2001. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2022.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2001 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Sept 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Sept 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2597cc
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OV51 XJX Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 07/09/2022

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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