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D1 JAU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,944 miles

Vehicle been stood, various underbody corrosion to suspension,brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,194 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,950 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

brake pipes corroded all round

Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint on lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

pad wear light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,648 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear suspension arms corroded including antiroll bar

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,530 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 46,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,921 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,867 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,796 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 28,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,906 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,792 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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D1 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D1 JAU, 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 D1 JAU registered?

D1 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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