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M80 NJG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,481 mi
Last recorded128,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 NJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,481 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 128,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,594 miles

Central exhaust box has exhaust leak

Nearside door lock has problem with catch intermitant

Rear both tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,403 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light stays illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,426 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 101,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 149,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,540 miles

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

sills covered ,under tray fitted

Fail 21 May 2012 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sills covered ,under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 31 May 2011 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 63,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,918 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 48,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 42,262 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 42,262 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 36,481 miles

front brake balance out 25%

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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M80 NJG 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 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 M80 NJG, 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 M80 NJG registered?

M80 NJG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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