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Y307 NGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,446 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jun 2015 68,446 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,853 miles

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

slight play offside rack

Fail 21 Jun 2014 51,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play offside rack

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 44,883 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 40,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 38,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,200 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2009 37,200 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2008 32,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 32,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,187 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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Y307 NGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y307 NGX, 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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Y307 NGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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