2001 Mercedes-Benz C 3.2L Petrol · VF51 AOK
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 105,355 km. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 105,355 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF51 AOK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 105,355 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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VF51 AOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (VF51 AOK) between September 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
VF51 AOK Odometer History
- 19/09/202365,400 mi
- 09/07/2024105,355 km
Average of roughly 49,611 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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