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K155 JAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,074 mi
Last recorded55,074 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,074 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 48,126 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,482 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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K155 JAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K155 JAJ, 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 K155 JAJ registered?

K155 JAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is K155 JAJ safe to buy?

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