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X442 VJK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,533 mi
Last recorded76,533 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,533 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2025 75,722 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2025 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 74,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,446 miles

Rear Diff damp

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 72,427 miles

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

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

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

rear diff damp

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,185 miles

outer sills covered in plastic trims

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody protection fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody protection fitted

outer sills covered in plastic trims

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,175 miles

All suspension components have flakey surface rust

Full under body protection fitted

Nearside Front Lower Moisture in fog lamp

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil weap from diff area

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,175 miles

All suspension components have flakey surface rust

Full under body protection fitted

Nearside Front Lower Moisture in fog lamp

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil weap from diff area

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,575 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror broken ()

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))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,575 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror broken ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,135 miles

All tyres showing age related cracks

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Is equiped with side repeater mirror glass missing ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,243 miles

offside steering rack inner joint slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,007 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,258 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,102 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,203 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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X442 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 X442 VJK, 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 X442 VJK registered?

X442 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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