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X62 OVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,696 mi
Last recorded102,696 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,696 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,151 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 87,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 66,757 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,484 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,418 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,005 miles

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

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

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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X62 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X62 OVW, 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 X62 OVW registered?

X62 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X62 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X62 OVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X62 OVW have outstanding finance?

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