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N20 MPL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,851 mi
Last recorded132,851 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 MPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 132,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 131,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint x2 (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint x2 (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,606 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing to outer walls

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,059 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,302 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front and offside front tyres slightly perished but not exposing ply/cords

offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 80,565 miles

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

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

offside front most forward facing lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,921 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 69,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 63,275 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 52,107 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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N20 MPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N20 MPL, 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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N20 MPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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