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CJZ 2242

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,546 mi
Last recorded143,546 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 2242
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,406 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 141,406 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 141,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket to gearbox fractured

fuel low

n/s door mirror indicator repeater damaged

o/s/r tyre low on pressure, advise further investigation

Pass 19 Dec 2013 141,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket to gearbox fractured

fuel low

n/s door mirror indicator repeater damaged

o/s/r tyre low on pressure, advise further investigation

Pass 11 Dec 2012 138,988 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 133,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,063 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 121,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 121,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 2242 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 2242, 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 2242 registered?

CJZ 2242 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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