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Y104 NWP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 94,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 94,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,629 miles

Bas message on dash

Glow plug light on

Nearside door mirror repaired

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake noisy on application

Pass 6 May 2017 85,271 miles

Both front wheel bearings have minor play

Both rear sub frame mounts corroded & inner wheel arches

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 79,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 79,079 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,846 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,995 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,995 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,762 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

covers fitted underneath car

Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

covers fitted underneath car

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,724 miles

front no plate fadded

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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Y104 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y104 NWP, 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 Y104 NWP registered?

Y104 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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