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Y136 NVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,693 mi
Last recorded133,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 NVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 133,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 133,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 124,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit 1.9mm

o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,392 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,182 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,778 miles

Air box loose.

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs an pads.

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff seals.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,778 miles

Air box loose.

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs an pads.

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff seals.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,076 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,649 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,698 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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Y136 NVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y136 NVT, 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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Y136 NVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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