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NU51 MYP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,933 mi
Last recorded147,933 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 MYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bonnet saftey catch broken

Fail 25 Oct 2017 147,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bonnet saftey catch broken

Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,861 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 142,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front undershields fouling the susspension

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,220 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

n/s and o/s front tyres heavily kerb damaged recommend renewal

o/s reare brake disc backplate heavily corroded recommend renewal

Fail 4 Aug 2014 105,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

n/s and o/s front tyres heavily kerb damaged recommend renewal

o/s reare brake disc backplate heavily corroded recommend renewal

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,170 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end ball joint.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,175 miles

Engine lamp on all time.

Nearside front steering rack end ball joint play.

Nearside front wheel bearing play.

Nearside rear anti roll bar link play.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 101,175 miles

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

Engine lamp on all time.

Nearside front steering rack end ball joint play.

Nearside front wheel bearing play.

Nearside rear anti roll bar link play.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 100,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,091 miles

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

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

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

n/s steering rack end has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,712 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 88,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 74,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,870 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 69,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,548 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre tread †both rear tyre 2-3mm

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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NU51 MYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NU51 MYP, 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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NU51 MYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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