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NIB 1662

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 1662
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2020 122,077 miles

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 120,333 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,547 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 117,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,467 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,997 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 106,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 102,196 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,297 miles

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,323 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 72,438 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NIB 1662 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NIB 1662, 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 NIB 1662 registered?

NIB 1662 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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