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Y339 NJB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 111,888 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil seepage around the differential casing .

Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 111,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 110,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 109,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive daffercntil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,444 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak from differential

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 105,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff. oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,387 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

presenter adviced

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s mirror deteriortaed

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,093 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,587 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 51,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,704 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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Y339 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y339 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 Y339 NJB registered?

Y339 NJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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