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Y475 NVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,648 mi
Last recorded176,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 176,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 173,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 164,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 163,798 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 163,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 161,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 132,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 106,209 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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Y475 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y475 NVX, 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

How do I check the history of Y475 NVX?

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What year was Y475 NVX registered?

Y475 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y475 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y475 NVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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