CarVerify

Free Car Check

VJI 1968

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,200 mi
Last recorded127,200 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationVJI 1968
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 127,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 127,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position tailgate cannot be opened from the outside (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all suspension mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wear on all brake and suspension, brake and steering components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,544 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 126,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 123,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 122,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 121,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,810 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,437 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 113,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,332 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 105,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,877 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,776 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,988 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,428 miles

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)

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

VJI 1968 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJI 1968, 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 VJI 1968?

You can check the full history of VJI 1968 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VJI 1968 registered?

VJI 1968 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is VJI 1968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJI 1968 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJI 1968 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 VJI 1968. 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.