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Y583 NWP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,891 mi
Last recorded163,891 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 163,891 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 163,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 147,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 142,451 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 142,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 135,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 127,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 119,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 119,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,149 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 112,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge. Creaking on rear suspension.

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 107,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 107,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y583 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y583 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y583 NWP registered?

Y583 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y583 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y583 NWP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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