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N2 TEA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,932 mi
Last recorded35,932 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 TEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 35,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,192 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 156,258 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 256,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 25,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,971 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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N2 TEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N2 TEA, 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 N2 TEA registered?

N2 TEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is N2 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 TEA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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