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Y385 NCP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,824 mi
Last recorded106,824 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 NCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 106,824 miles

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

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

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

components underneath very rusty

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 9 May 2016 106,824 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4x outer wheel arch/ wings corrosion

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,878 miles

very slight play frt wheel bearings..

Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,295 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 85,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,264 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 74,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,659 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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Y385 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y385 NCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y385 NCP registered?

Y385 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y385 NCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y385 NCP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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