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N55 APW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,903 mi
Last recorded155,903 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 APW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 155,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Plastic sills fitted and plastic covers under vehicle

Possible intake air leak

Whole underside of car rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 141,409 miles

Nearside Front Main beam is different colour to o/s/f

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 141,409 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Main beam is different colour to o/s/f

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 140,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear differential has fluid leak

lights on auto all time

rear brake pipe over rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,670 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 128,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,219 miles

surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle at rear

Fail 14 Aug 2014 118,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle at rear

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,967 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,825 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,606 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,941 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 52,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,542 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 45,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,704 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 29,477 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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N55 APW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N55 APW, 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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N55 APW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2001.

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