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JIB 404

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,876 mi
Last recorded42,876 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 404
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 42,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 31,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 30,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 30,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 27,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 13,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,158 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,937 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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JIB 404 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JIB 404, 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

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What year was JIB 404 registered?

JIB 404 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is JIB 404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 404 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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