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X315 TGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,710 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 85,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,693 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,413 miles

slight play in offside tie rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,914 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 65,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2014 65,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,925 miles

Corrosion noted on one of the rear exhaust mounting brackets.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion noted on one of the rear exhaust mounting brackets.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,026 miles

Corrosion noted on one of the rear exhaust mounting brackets.

The ESP was switched off during the brake test.

The N/S/F tyre is worn slightly more on the outer edge.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 50% worn.

Wear noted on the steering rack.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,214 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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X315 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X315 TGF, 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 X315 TGF registered?

X315 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X315 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X315 TGF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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