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Y673 NTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,526 mi
Last recorded137,526 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 NTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

slight corrosion to body wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,854 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body has slight corrosion

engine management light on

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 125,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 121,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,348 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 116,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,807 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,572 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 67,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,814 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 62,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y673 NTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y673 NTF, 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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Y673 NTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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