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Y817 NWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 NWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 75,701 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 73,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,195 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 58,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,077 miles

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

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

fluid leak from transmission area.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,185 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 3 May 2012 50,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,941 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)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

parking brake pedal has travel

Pass 27 May 2010 42,441 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)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

paeking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 20,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,439 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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Y817 NWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y817 NWL, 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 Y817 NWL registered?

Y817 NWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y817 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 NWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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