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DA51 JZK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,096 mi
Last recorded133,096 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 JZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 133,096 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 111,637 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 111,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,029 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 139,444 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body tray

Pass 23 Oct 2007 126,609 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 126,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 116,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 99,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 99,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DA51 JZK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA51 JZK, 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 DA51 JZK registered?

DA51 JZK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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