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X604 VPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX604 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 104,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wheel arches corroded

sill kit / engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,958 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2024 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,418 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,337 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,660 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration in both front suspension front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration in both front suspension front lower arm inner bushes

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,648 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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X604 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X604 VPA, 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 X604 VPA registered?

X604 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X604 VPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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