2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · X82 ARF
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 174,398 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X82 ARF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2022
- 174,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X82 ARF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (X82 ARF) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X82 ARF Mileage History
- 17/12/2021169,079 mi
- 18/12/2021169,105 mi+26 mi
- 22/12/2022174,398 mi+5,293 mi
- 22/12/2022174,398 mi
Average of roughly 5,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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