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Y388 NOY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 NOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,903 miles

Driver seat slightly insecure.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 105,903 miles

Driver seat slightly insecure.

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 102,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 82,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,482 miles

Rear diff leaking.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 37,482 miles

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

Rear diff leaking.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,732 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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Y388 NOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y388 NOY, 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 Y388 NOY registered?

Y388 NOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y388 NOY safe to buy?

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