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X946 VPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

175,261 mi
Last recorded175,261 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 175,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 172,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 168,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 164,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 163,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 161,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 158,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 149,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 127,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,251 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,251 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,367 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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X946 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X946 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X946 VPJ registered?

X946 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X946 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X946 VPJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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