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Y818 NAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,641 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 72,566 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,352 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

steering rack has slight play offside

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,615 miles

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

offside indicator repeater is damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,926 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 46,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,045 miles

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

offside differential oil leak.

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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Y818 NAM 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 85.7%.

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 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 Y818 NAM, 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 Y818 NAM registered?

Y818 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y818 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 NAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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