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UNZ 2301

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,258 mi
Last recorded90,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNZ 2301
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 90,258 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 90,258 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,394 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,463 miles

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,463 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 82,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 May 2022 73,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,329 miles

EML light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

EML light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,539 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust mount missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,925 miles

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

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 52,806 miles

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,626 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 28,004 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 24,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,619 miles

Rear Brakes Very Noisey

Pass 11 May 2006 17,073 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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UNZ 2301 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UNZ 2301, 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

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What year was UNZ 2301 registered?

UNZ 2301 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is UNZ 2301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNZ 2301 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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