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X383 DVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,501 mi
Last recorded125,501 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 125,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 125,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,725 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2025 120,725 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2025 120,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Corroded, but not likely to cause injury (wheel arch lower area)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,221 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

sill covers fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted at time of test . unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 11 Dec 2021 113,323 miles

Nearside Front play in bearing

Nearside Rear door split from sill due to corrusion but still secure

Offside Front play in bearing

Offside Front suspension cover perished

Offside Rear binding in wheel

all four doors corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 113,317 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp warning light indicates malfunction (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in bearing

Nearside Rear door split from sill due to corrusion but still secure

Offside Front play in bearing

Offside Front suspension cover perished

Offside Rear binding in wheel

all four doors corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,324 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,798 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,474 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,701 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 29 Nov 2017 103,701 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in o/s steering rack end

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,997 miles

Both front wipers split and starting to smear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,983 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Both front wipers split and starting to smear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,768 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 86,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,910 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,864 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 79,864 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 78,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 76,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r play in wheel hub

Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X383 DVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X383 DVV, 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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X383 DVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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