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NV51 ZYO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,252 mi
Last recorded160,252 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 160,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 151,725 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 135,763 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 128,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 121,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 107,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 102,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 102,238 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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NV51 ZYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NV51 ZYO, 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 NV51 ZYO registered?

NV51 ZYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NV51 ZYO safe to buy?

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