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A6 NDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,284 mi
Last recorded128,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 NDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 128,284 miles

Knocking noise on front suspension .

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

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

Offside front caliper mounting bushes worn .

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,015 miles

both bottom ball joint have slight play

both front shocker covers insecure

both front tyres wearing low

both rear flexy hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits

bottom arms starting to corrode

nearside front ball joint rubber cover split

number plate lights dim

oil leak

rear bushes starting to perish

rear differential leaking

slight play in steering rack

slight play in track rod ends

unable to check egine area properly due to covers

unable to do a complete check under vehicle due to full underside covers

Fail 28 Jun 2010 122,010 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shocker covers insecure

both rear flexy hoses starting to crack

nearside front ball joint rubber cover split

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

number plate lights dim

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

oil leak

rear differential leaking

unable to check egine area properly due to covers

unable to do a complete check under vehicle due to full underside covers

Pass 9 Oct 2009 115,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 271,903 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 271,893 miles

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

FRONT PADS LOW

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

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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A6 NDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A6 NDO, 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 A6 NDO registered?

A6 NDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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