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Y783 NRO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,030 mi
Last recorded196,030 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 196,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 196,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 186,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut but not reach tha cord

o/s/r stop lamp damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 180,290 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 290,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 279,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 267,474 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 267,474 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 254,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 254,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 243,780 miles

slight play in st/rack [o/s]

Pass 21 Sep 2007 135,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 124,586 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2006 124,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edges

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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Y783 NRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 Y783 NRO, 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 Y783 NRO registered?

Y783 NRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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