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N200 MLS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

163,137 mi
Last recorded163,137 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 MLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 163,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter box loose (rattling)

both headlamp image/patterns slightly deteriorated

corrosion to body work

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

left hand indicator tell tale on constant - function not impaired

nearside rear tyre tread wearing smooth on both edges

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2017 162,930 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear fog lamp staying on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter box loose (rattling)

both headlamp image/patterns slightly deteriorated

corrosion to body work

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

left hand indicator tell tale on constant - function not impaired

nearside rear tyre tread wearing smooth on both edges

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air filter box lose/rattling

battery loose in tray but still secure

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

left hand indicator tell tale stays on (function not impaired)

nearside front headlight image slightly deteriorated

rear diff leaking oil

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 141,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both rear (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

air filter box lose/rattling

battery loose in tray but still secure

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

left hand indicator tell tale stays on (function not impaired)

nearside front headlight image slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

leak on rear diff

nearside registration plate lamp is slightly deteriorated/dim

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 120,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

leak on rear diff

nearside registration plate lamp is slightly deteriorated/dim

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,438 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,438 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,127 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank but unable to fully examine in places due to covers

signs of oil leak around rear diff

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,044 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,514 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 63,514 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 63,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall. would advise tyre be replaced in near future.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,315 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,951 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2006 48,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,424 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 47,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N200 MLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 N200 MLS, 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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N200 MLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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