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280 ADL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 28 May 2025 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,425 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 59,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 56,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,114 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,473 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 32,407 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 32,390 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 32,335 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 32,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 32,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyer damage to side wall

Pass 22 May 2009 32,094 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,143 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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280 ADL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 280 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 280 ADL registered?

280 ADL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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