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N434 WOF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,098 mi
Last recorded64,098 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 WOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 64,098 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 64,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 61,303 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 61,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from join at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,035 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 56,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 control arms ball joints covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,843 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 53,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 49,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint tie bar to hub outer ball joint. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint tie bar to hub outer ball joint. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 42,965 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,752 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,752 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,786 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2005 20,502 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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N434 WOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N434 WOF, 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 N434 WOF registered?

N434 WOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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