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Y163 NGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,662 mi
Last recorded112,662 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 NGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 112,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 110,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 104,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 104,261 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 100,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 100,250 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,896 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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Y163 NGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y163 NGW, 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 Y163 NGW registered?

Y163 NGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y163 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 NGW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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