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A20 NVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,907 mi
Last recorded96,907 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,907 miles

esp warning fault

front brake discs worn

gear box oil leak evident

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

offside front antiroll bar link arm gaiter starting to split

pad warning fault

rear brake hoses perished

slight play in both steering track rods

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine undertray fitted

esp warning lamp illuminated

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

offside front antiroll bar link arm gaiter starting to split

rear brake hoses perished

slight play in both track rods

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,241 miles

Rear brake pads low

o/s/ mirror deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads low

o/s/ mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2010 76,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 70,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 70,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 59,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,604 miles

oil leak from rear "dif" front oil seal area

some play in steering rack

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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A20 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A20 NVW, 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 A20 NVW registered?

A20 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is A20 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 NVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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