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J10 FEM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 122,008 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine light on

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 122,006 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine light on

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 120,930 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine management on

exhaust slighty corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,720 miles

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

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

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

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

under body components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,229 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 99,222 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,872 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,709 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,840 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,461 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,012 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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J10 FEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J10 FEM, 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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J10 FEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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