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T333 EFS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,450 mi
Last recorded141,450 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 EFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 138,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 134,617 miles

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2024 134,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 130,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,039 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 123,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,345 miles

both rear indicator bulbs amber colour fadding

both rear tyres on 2mm

contisportcontact 3

fronts 225/45/17

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and has some slight damage to outer side wall

rears 245/40/17

Pass 19 Feb 2010 117,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 99,817 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 99,814 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,379 miles

advise both front tyres edge wear

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,045 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,632 miles

BOLTS SECUREING FRONT SUSPENSION TIE ARMS MAY NOT BE FULLY TIGHTENED?

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T333 EFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T333 EFS, 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 T333 EFS registered?

T333 EFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for T333 EFS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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