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X696 MGM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,175 mi
Last recorded110,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,175 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,265 miles

o/s steering rack has play on limit including tie rod

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

o/s steering rack has play on limit including tie rod

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,405 miles

gerarbox damp

rear diff damp

Fail 17 Jan 2024 103,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

gerarbox damp

rear diff damp

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,520 miles

n/s/f lower arm dust cover slightly poor

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,085 miles

gearbox damp

o/s/f tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,244 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 90,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,186 miles

under tray fitted.diff slightly damp

Fail 17 Jan 2019 86,186 miles

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

under tray fitted.diff slightly damp

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,911 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,347 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,190 miles

play in offside front inner rack joint

transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,427 miles

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

diff slightly damap

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak

Oil leak rear differential.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,131 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,275 miles

Parking brake pawl release handle mounting panel slightly insecure.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,635 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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X696 MGM 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 77.3%.

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 X696 MGM, 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 X696 MGM registered?

X696 MGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X696 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 MGM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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