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C11 PRM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,168 mi
Last recorded168,168 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 PRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 168,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in undersill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 168,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner sill under sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in undersill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 166,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 166,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,480 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner rackends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 161,216 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 157,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2021 157,397 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 152,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 149,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,000 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2016 142,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2015 137,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 137,333 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 131,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 131,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,030 miles

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

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

covers fitted to sills / engine / underside

Fail 15 Feb 2013 128,030 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

covers fitted to sills / engine / underside

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,431 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 122,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,220 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 97,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,548 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,901 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 66,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,946 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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C11 PRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C11 PRM, 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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C11 PRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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