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Y641 NAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 NAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,716 miles

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

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

eml warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2014 59,716 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

eml warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,177 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both windscreen wipers split

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both windscreen wipers split

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,992 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,513 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 29,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspention componants rusted

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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Y641 NAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y641 NAX, 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 Y641 NAX registered?

Y641 NAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y641 NAX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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