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Y638 NVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

199,259 mi
Last recorded199,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 199,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 199,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 199,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 194,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 189,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 189,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 183,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 178,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 174,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 167,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 160,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 152,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,135 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 145,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 136,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,640 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 121,948 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 121,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,257 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 70,257 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,017 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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Y638 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y638 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.

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What year was Y638 NVX registered?

Y638 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y638 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y638 NVX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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