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Y392 NVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,624 mi
Last recorded142,624 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY392 NVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel bearings have slight play

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 142,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel bearings have slight play

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 136,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,073 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,771 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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Y392 NVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y392 NVV, 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 Y392 NVV registered?

Y392 NVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y392 NVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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