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Y564 NWP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,462 mi
Last recorded157,462 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 155,890 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 155,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both soft (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 153,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 153,729 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 150,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 150,841 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 144,267 miles

bootlid does not open

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 13 Sep 2013 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bootlid does not open

Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,367 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 136,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 127,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 122,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 115,975 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Oct 2010 115,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,326 miles

n/s/r driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2009 102,326 miles

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

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

n/s/r driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,629 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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Y564 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y564 NWP, 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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Y564 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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