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Y301 NTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,173 mi
Last recorded181,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 NTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 181,173 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 129,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 140,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 116,781 miles

Engine misfiring

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside fog light dim

Offside tail light dim

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,893 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 70,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,641 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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Y301 NTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y301 NTF, 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 Y301 NTF registered?

Y301 NTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y301 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 NTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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