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T11 CWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,173 mi
Last recorded127,173 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,478 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 126,478 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 124,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,397 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not as clear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,395 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not as clear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 121,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/ corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,555 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside play in o\s inner steering rack end.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 119,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside play in o\s inner steering rack end.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 108,392 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,514 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf/osf lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 104,514 miles

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf/osf lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,752 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on offside rear wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2012 92,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wear on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2012 92,188 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer part of tread

front number plate slightly loose

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,360 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,286 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,286 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,331 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,331 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,360 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,086 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 40,736 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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T11 CWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T11 CWL, 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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T11 CWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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