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X48 PFE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,509 mi
Last recorded111,509 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,509 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bush has some lift (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,985 miles

Offside Front Inner steering knuckle joint slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,372 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,513 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking around rim

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,942 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,703 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,226 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,258 miles

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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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X48 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X48 PFE, 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 X48 PFE registered?

X48 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X48 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 PFE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X48 PFE have outstanding finance?

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