CarVerify

Free Car Check

J5 SHH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,385 mi
Last recorded61,385 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,385 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 61,378 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver seat base secure but slightly loose

undertray covers restricting view

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink upper dustcover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin 2.3mm measured

Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also very unevenly worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink upper dustcover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin 2.3mm measured

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,203 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,203 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit 1.7mm

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,675 miles

nearside rear tyre worn thin

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head light aims on lower limit

hand/brake travel long

large under trays

rear number/plate discolouring

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,138 miles

large under trays

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J5 SHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J5 SHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J5 SHH?

You can check the full history of J5 SHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J5 SHH registered?

J5 SHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is J5 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 SHH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J5 SHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J5 SHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.