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Y32 NUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 NUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018

EML ON

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML ON

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017

EML ON

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML ON

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,480 miles

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

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,972 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

speedometor clocks seem to have been changed

Pass 3 May 2012 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 54,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,885 miles

front tyres showing wear and have several minor cuts on outer walls

Fail 24 Jul 2008 51,885 miles

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

front tyres showing wear and have several minor cuts on outer walls

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,257 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 43,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer wall has several minor cuts

Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,707 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 30,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre showing wear

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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Y32 NUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y32 NUD, 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 Y32 NUD registered?

Y32 NUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y32 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y32 NUD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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