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C4 GOF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,441 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 67,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,701 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,859 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,403 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,403 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,506 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 53,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,910 miles

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,211 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,197 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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C4 GOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C4 GOF, 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

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What year was C4 GOF registered?

C4 GOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is C4 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 GOF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C4 GOF have outstanding finance?

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