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P5 NRL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,512 mi
Last recorded136,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 136,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 124,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,331 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,858 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,713 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,563 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,799 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,298 miles

all brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,034 miles

both rear tyre wearing low reccomend attention before next MOT

front lower arm front bushes slightly cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,874 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P5 NRL 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 90%.

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 P5 NRL, 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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P5 NRL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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