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Y217 NAR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,439 mi
Last recorded99,439 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 NAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,439 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,439 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 92,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover coming adrift (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 90,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover coming adrift (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,777 miles

Engine Management light illuminated in instrument cluster

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold fracture/leak (7.1.2)

Engine Management light illuminated in instrument cluster.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 61,049 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,918 miles

backing coming away from rear number plate.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,421 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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Y217 NAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y217 NAR, 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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Y217 NAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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