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M2 SFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,096 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,350 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,184 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded At hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting broken at pipe before rear box, system still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,380 miles

EML illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,956 miles

EML light illuminated

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,956 miles

EML light illuminated

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,535 miles

E M Light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,320 miles

Oil leak around gearbox sump

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,879 miles

EML light illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,862 miles

both rear tyres 2mm advise replace

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

near side mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,415 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,100 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 6,440 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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M2 SFF 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 83.3%.

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 M2 SFF, 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 M2 SFF registered?

M2 SFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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