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C2 TTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,505 mi
Last recorded179,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 TTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 179,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 179,504 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 178,502 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 178,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked across zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 174,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 171,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 171,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 170,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,931 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 169,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 168,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 168,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 165,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint appears to be leaking grease

Pass 13 Apr 2016 164,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine trays and chassis covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 161,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff slight leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 153,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 153,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 140,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 127,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 97,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,898 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 42,387 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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C2 TTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C2 TTW, 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 C2 TTW registered?

C2 TTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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