CarVerify

Free Car Check

TOI 950

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,818 mi
Last recorded123,818 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOI 950
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,863 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside mirror glass deteriorating

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,227 miles

Centre silencer starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,382 miles

Play in steering rack ends(drumsticks, NOT track rod ends)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,382 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower (rear) (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack ends(drumsticks, NOT track rod ends)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,552 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit 205 55 16

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,891 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

engine cooling fan noisy

signs of possible fuel leak fuel filter area

Fail 9 Oct 2014 41,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

engine cooling fan noisy

signs of possible fuel leak fuel filter area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,491 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TOI 950 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TOI 950, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TOI 950?

You can check the full history of TOI 950 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TOI 950 registered?

TOI 950 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is TOI 950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOI 950 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOI 950 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TOI 950. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.