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X944 VPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX944 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle had been undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,490 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,352 miles

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

Underpans fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2024 102,346 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underpans fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,853 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,311 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,393 miles

Front no.plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorating

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,618 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,618 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 49,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 49,004 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2011 43,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2011 43,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,566 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Near side door mirror crack.

Pass 14 May 2008 32,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 32,079 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

central locking electric windows not working

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 24,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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X944 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X944 VPJ, 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 X944 VPJ registered?

X944 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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