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J2 AJM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 62,291 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger weld not fully holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 62,291 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger weld not fully holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,605 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,159 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,688 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,271 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 23,700 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,837 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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J2 AJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J2 AJM, 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 J2 AJM registered?

J2 AJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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