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Y332 WNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 WNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes were they joint the flexy's are corroded

chips and light scratching to windscreen

front to rear (outer brake pipe corroded at rear)

low brake pad warning lamp on

offside front door seal adrift (may interfere with dor closing fully

Fail 11 Sep 2014 139,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear brake pipes were they joint the flexy's are corroded

chips and light scratching to windscreen

front to rear (outer brake pipe corroded at rear)

low brake pad warning lamp on

offside front door seal adrift (may interfere with dor closing fully

Pass 10 Sep 2013 137,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear metal brake pipe (over fuel tank) moderately corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear metal brake pipe (over fuel tank) moderately corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,400 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust braken on center to back box broken but exhaust still supported

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers starting to smear

radiator and air con condensor damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012 133,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust braken on center to back box broken but exhaust still supported

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers starting to smear

radiator and air con condensor damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 127,051 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body damage to bumper

Fail 17 Aug 2011 127,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body damage to bumper

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,001 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 113,976 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 168,698 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 168,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 140,174 miles

front pads worn low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2007 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads worn low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,433 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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Y332 WNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y332 WNV, 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 Y332 WNV registered?

Y332 WNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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