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J2 PDE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,352 mi
Last recorded59,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,983 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,053 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 32,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,172 miles

slight oil leak on rear differential

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 PDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PDE, 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 PDE registered?

J2 PDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is J2 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 PDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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