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N15 GAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 GAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 117,591 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,569 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

all componet under the vehicle crodded

Fail 6 Jul 2019 110,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

all componet under the vehicle crodded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 102,404 miles

Nearside Nearside front outer body has signet corrosion wheel arch

Nearside Niarside front position lamps s has parodied on light soucret but not advarselaffectin light outer body

Offside Offside front anti roll bar linkag boll joint dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress or dirt 2.4G.2

Offside Offside front outer body has slighet corrosion wheel arch

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,644 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 94,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 89,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2015 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2014 86,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 86,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2011 72,223 miles

very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 3 Apr 2011 72,118 miles

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

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

very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,699 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front.

chip in windscreen.

offside steering rack damp.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

under body shields fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,055 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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N15 GAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 N15 GAM, 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 N15 GAM registered?

N15 GAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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