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X687 UTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 107,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff leaking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,566 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,188 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,522 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES

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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X687 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X687 UTW, 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 X687 UTW registered?

X687 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X687 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X687 UTW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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