CarVerify

Free Car Check

A12 OXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 147,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 141,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,651 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 138,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 116,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,495 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,192 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 85,192 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

TRACKING WILL NEED TO BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED.........

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,549 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,172 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,078 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front disks slightly corroded

both front disks slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,535 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A12 OXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 OXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 OXX?

You can check the full history of A12 OXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A12 OXX registered?

A12 OXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is A12 OXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OXX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 OXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A12 OXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.