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Y756 NLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 NLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,967 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment lamp on

Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,774 miles

o/s of the steering rack as slight play

slight play in the n/s rear lower suspesion bush

Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,767 miles

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

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

o/s of the steering rack as slight play

slight play in the n/s rear lower suspesion bush

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,774 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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Y756 NLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y756 NLH, 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 Y756 NLH registered?

Y756 NLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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