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CJZ 2240

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,920 mi
Last recorded106,920 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 2240
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 106,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 106,917 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,020 miles

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 97,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 77,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,355 miles

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

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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CJZ 2240 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CJZ 2240, 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 CJZ 2240 registered?

CJZ 2240 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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