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J100 OBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,521 mi
Last recorded131,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,521 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 123,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 119,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,130 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 112,128 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential allen bolts loose

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,393 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,752 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,961 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,028 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,461 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,714 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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J100 OBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J100 OBC, 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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J100 OBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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