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J6 HUG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,782 mi
Last recorded106,782 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 HUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,403 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2017 84,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 84,366 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,852 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs lipped

Fail 18 May 2016 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre worn edges low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs lipped

Pass 13 May 2015 76,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2014 72,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,092 miles

9mm stonechip in zone "A" of front screen

both front brake discs lipped, recomend replacement

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,824 miles

9mm stonechip in zone "A" of front screen

engine light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Has Two Small Cuts On Inside Tyre Side Wall.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,861 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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J6 HUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 HUG, 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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J6 HUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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