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N20 TMC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,675 mi
Last recorded154,675 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 TMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 154,675 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 154,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 137,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 128,105 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 May 2010 96,535 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 96,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,463 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,569 miles

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

rear high level stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,559 miles

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

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

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

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2007 79,875 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 63,751 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 TMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N20 TMC registered?

N20 TMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is N20 TMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 TMC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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