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Y309 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Around Front And Back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 113,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Around Front And Back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,105 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,098 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 108,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 108,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,728 miles

all around 4 tyres has cracks

n.s.f side mirror has slight play (insecure)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 104,728 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all around 4 tyres has cracks

n.s.f side mirror has slight play (insecure)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,105 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,021 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,154 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,154 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,930 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,511 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 93,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,045 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,432 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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Y309 NJB 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 61.9%.

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 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 Y309 NJB, 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 Y309 NJB registered?

Y309 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y309 NJB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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