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J34 AHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 AHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 41,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 40,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,637 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 40,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,460 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,902 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 35,902 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,595 miles

has slight play in off side rack end

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,181 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,588 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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J34 AHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J34 AHB, 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 J34 AHB registered?

J34 AHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is J34 AHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J34 AHB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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