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C4 JOT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,265 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,587 miles

advice both rear tyres cracks appearing on outer wall and tread area

Fail 13 Nov 2013 93,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice both rear tyres cracks appearing on outer wall and tread area

Pass 9 Feb 2013 84,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2011 70,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 65,334 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 65,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Side light dull but working

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,300 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 56,491 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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C4 JOT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C4 JOT, 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 C4 JOT registered?

C4 JOT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is C4 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 JOT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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