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Y415 NAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,555 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018
Pass 11 Feb 2017 129,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 126,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,321 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 124,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,447 miles

[ADVISE] ENGINE MANAGEMENT MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

[ADVISE] EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIATION

[ADVISE] PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/SIDE INNER BALL JOINT

Pass 8 May 2013 117,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 117,981 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 115,124 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 115,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 109,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 105,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

supercharger very noisy !!!!!!!! - advise further inspection

Pass 9 May 2006 95,689 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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Y415 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y415 NAM, 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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Y415 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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