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J44 NDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,177 mi
Last recorded141,177 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 NDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 141,177 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2021 141,177 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 136,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 136,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on limit. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 124,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on limit. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,638 miles

EMl is ON

Nearside Front headlamp bracket damaged

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

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

leak from rear differential

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,035 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 102,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,383 miles

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

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

offside tyre has cut

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,499 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wings starting to rust

damage to n.s.r door

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 80,717 miles

N.S.F. tyre starting to split on sidewall

N.S.R. tyre starting to split n sidewall

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

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

all tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 70,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and slight damage to inner sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2007 60,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,216 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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J44 NDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J44 NDM, 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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J44 NDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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