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ND51 MPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,338 mi
Last recorded120,338 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,843 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake pipes and unions corroded

general body corrosion

oil leaks

rear brake pipe and unions corroded

slight play detected in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play detected in offside front wheel bearing

slight play detected in the offside front drop link ball joint

undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

Fail 7 Mar 2017 93,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

rear brake pipe and unions corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake pipes and unions corroded

general body corrosion

oil leaks

slight play detected in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play detected in offside front wheel bearing

slight play detected in the offside front drop link ball joint

undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,755 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,614 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,910 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,892 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Gearbox fluid leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,560 miles

Oil leak on gearbox

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,770 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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ND51 MPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ND51 MPZ, 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 ND51 MPZ registered?

ND51 MPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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