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Y818 NJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 150,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill-floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear arches corroding

rear springs ,n/s sill-floor and rear sub frame all corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2020 150,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill-floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear arches corroding and n/s/r sharpish edge

rear springs ,n/s sill-floor and rear sub frame all corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill-floor holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear arches , o/s/r end of sill and n/s sill-floor all corroding

front floor and rear sub frame corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2019 145,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill-floor holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear arches , o/s/r end of sill and n/s sill-floor all corroding

front floor and rear sub frame corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,283 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r caliper , n/s sill-floor and rear arches all corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2018 140,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r caliper , n/s sill-floor and rear arches all corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,987 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s sills-floor ,under rear quarter panels and rear cross beam all corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2016 127,981 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s sills-floor ,under rear quarter panels and rear cross beam all corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,006 miles

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

rear subframe and mount areas corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 121,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s parking brake lazy

rear subframe and mount areas corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2014 118,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis,rear under wings and rear crossbeams all corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,274 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis,rear under wings and rear crossbeams all corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,912 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 107,290 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 107,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,609 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all arches corroding

steering graunchy fluid low/leaking?

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,642 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 88,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 54,165 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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Y818 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y818 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

Y818 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y818 NJO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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