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MU 1468

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU 1468
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,096 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 78,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 73,252 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 73,252 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,189 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 54,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,969 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,969 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,330 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 39,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 34,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,913 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 26,912 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,317 miles

slight cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,143 miles

slight cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,122 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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MU 1468 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MU 1468, 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 MU 1468 registered?

MU 1468 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MU 1468 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU 1468 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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