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X826 PTL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,117 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 106,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,050 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 104,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 103,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,941 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 98,558 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2017 98,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 96,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,332 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,080 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 84,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

differential leak

rear chasis corroded

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2010 84,752 miles

differential leak

rear chasis corroded

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,881 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 80,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 80,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,223 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 71,223 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,830 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 59,668 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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X826 PTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X826 PTL, 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 X826 PTL registered?

X826 PTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X826 PTL shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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