2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · PX51 WCW
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 143,075 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX51 WCW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 143,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX51 WCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (PX51 WCW) between August 2005 and November 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)”.
PX51 WCW Mileage History
- 30/08/200533,389 mi
- 18/09/200641,544 mi+8,155 mi
- 14/09/200749,506 mi+7,962 mi
- 17/09/200859,515 mi+10,009 mi
- 19/09/200859,515 mi
- 02/09/200964,606 mi+5,091 mi
- 21/09/201069,749 mi+5,143 mi
- 08/09/201176,063 mi+6,314 mi
- 20/09/201282,301 mi+6,238 mi
- 07/11/201389,691 mi+7,390 mi
- 07/11/201389,691 mi
- 11/09/201493,524 mi+3,833 mi
- 07/09/2015106,410 mi+12,886 mi
- 12/09/2015106,590 mi+180 mi
- 01/09/2016117,709 mi+11,119 mi
- 12/09/2017122,312 mi+4,603 mi
- 08/08/2018125,365 mi+3,053 mi
- 22/08/2019129,134 mi+3,769 mi
- 04/08/2020131,572 mi+2,438 mi
- 21/07/2021133,964 mi+2,392 mi
- 04/08/2022137,289 mi+3,325 mi
- 02/08/2023140,393 mi+3,104 mi
- 28/11/2024143,075 mi+2,682 mi
Average of roughly 5,699 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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