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L18 TWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,366 mi
Last recorded63,366 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,366 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 27,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test X8 air freshener / PHONE HOLDER ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 27,833 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test X8 air freshener / PHONE HOLDER ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2019 23,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 21,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,180 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,029 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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L18 TWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L18 TWL, 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 L18 TWL registered?

L18 TWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is L18 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 TWL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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