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X797 TTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,507 mi
Last recorded41,507 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 TTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 41,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 41,035 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,937 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,943 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 34,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,424 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,477 miles

both front tyres starting to split with age

both wipers starting to smear

Fail 2 Jan 2007 28,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both wipers starting to smear

other 2 tyres perishering are same date code as failed tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,853 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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X797 TTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 X797 TTW, 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 X797 TTW registered?

X797 TTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X797 TTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X797 TTW 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.

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