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W6 AFD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,481 mi
Last recorded43,481 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 AFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,481 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 43,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 36,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 27,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,125 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 24,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,183 miles

Nearside Wing mirror loose

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,011 miles

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,777 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,869 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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W6 AFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W6 AFD, 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 W6 AFD registered?

W6 AFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is W6 AFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 AFD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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