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Y462 NCP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,745 mi
Last recorded92,745 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 NCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,745 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2019 84,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,773 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 72,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 64,830 miles

noumber plate poor condition.nearside indicator switch poor operation.

Fail 23 May 2016 64,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noumber plate poor condition.nearside indicator switch poor operation.

Pass 19 May 2015 58,218 miles

nsf wiper smearing

Pass 15 May 2014 51,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 51,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 45,704 miles

advice middle box bracket missing

advice near side rear tyre on 2mm 195/65/15

Fail 23 May 2013 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice middle box bracket missing

advice near side rear tyre on 2mm 195/65/15

Pass 24 May 2012 39,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff seal leaking

gear-box oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 39,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff seal leaking

gear-box oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 33,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,894 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 26,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,902 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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Y462 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y462 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.

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Y462 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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