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Y343 NAL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 NAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,811 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,144 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Brake pad warning light is on

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,736 miles

Rear prop shaft do-nut starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,258 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,666 miles

Instrament panal says rear side light in-op but all lights are working

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,413 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,413 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,367 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,061 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,251 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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Y343 NAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y343 NAL, 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 Y343 NAL registered?

Y343 NAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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